Senior Site Manager

CompanyMcAleer & Rushe

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/8/2026

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Occupation Type

Production managers and directors in construction

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£53,400 (£27.38 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

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Description

Senior Site Manager

Reporting to the Project Manager, as Senior Site Manager you will be responsible for the on-site management team tasked with delivering a quality project, on budget, safely and on time.

Main Responsibilities

Work closely with the Project Manager to plan the project effectively ensuring that project requirements, specifications, design drawings and H&S proposals are all agreed and that a programme is in place.
Set up an emergency plan and general site facilities for the project.
Establish and maintain the storage facilities for materials, plant and tools and manage stock to meet the timescales of the project.
Establish a secure site including access, egress and suitable security provision
Develop a material schedule for the project and generate requisitions as far ahead as possible to enable achievement of best prices and on time delivery.
Produce a labour schedule in conjunction with the project manager and Quantity Surveyor. Maintain this schedule and track progress.
Ensure the provision of first aid facilities and identify a first aid area.

Ensure safety to public, site visitor and staff on site at all times ensuring the use of PPE, the following of safety instructions and all aspects for H&S proposals for the site.

Maintain perimeter barriers and the security of completed works, stored materials and plant on site.

Manage all site-based operatives, overseeing all aspects of their work including the carrying out of safety inductions, toolbox talks, controlling the quality of work, ensuring compliance with method statements and order fulfilment, cleanliness and tidiness, the use of plant and tools, the reduction of waste and use of PPE.

Ensure all works carried out are to the required standard and that the company’s Quality Management System is being adhered to by all Site Management and sub-contractors

Ensure all materials used, included those supplied by sub-contractors, are compliant with technical and quality specifications.

Maintain and track all deliveries to site, ensuring these are checked and offloaded to the relevant storage facilities whilst ensuring all stock and materials are deployed properly.

Liaising with the client, consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project.

Day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force, the work of any subcontractors and the duties of the wider Site Management Team including Site/Section Managers, Engineers, Fitout Supervisors, Logistics and Crane Teams.

Work closely with the Project Manager to develop programmes of works for the Project and be responsible for implementation and management of programmes throughout the Project with the Site Management Team and sub-contractors

Planning the work and efficiently organising the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines.

Overseeing quality control, Environmental requirements and the implementation of the McAleer & Rushe “Think Smart” management of health & safety on site.

Liaising with Design Consultants as required for the provision of Design Information required for the works on site.

Preparing progress reports as required for the Project Manager and Contracts/Project Director.

Pro - active approach to resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise and associated reporting to the project manager and contracts director.

Perform a lead role within the Management Team for Community Engagement and the Considerate Constructors Scheme

Ensure the site is kept safe, presentable and maintained in line with Company Branding Requirements.

Represent the company for any site visits from the Client, Building Control and Local Authorities.

Any other duties as required by Senior Management.

Education/Experience

A Degree / HND in construction management or other relevant discipline.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience gained within similar site management roles working on large scale residential and/or commercial Projects.
A current valid CSR / CSCS Card held at management level.
Operational knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.
Qualified first aider.
Excellent communication and planning skills.
Excellent analytical and decision making skills.
Commercially astute demonstrated in your ability to identify cost savings and understanding of budgeting restraints.
Strong sense of achievement with proven ability of being able to drive projects forward and achieving high standards of work.

Knowledge and understanding of CDM regulations.

IT literate with a sound knowledge of Microsoft Office packages and AutoCAD.

Flexibility with regards to site location within the UK & Ireland.

Candidates should have the appropriate work permit or the right to work in the UK.