Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager Location: Wolverhampton Salary: Up to £60,000 + attractive package We are working with a leading regional main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their growing operational team based in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity to take a key leadership role on high-quality construction projects while working within a business that values delivery, teamwork, and long-term career development. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day site operations on main contracting projects across the Wolverhampton region, typically valued from £5m to £20m+, across a diverse portfolio including education, healthcare, commercial, and public sector schemes. This role offers strong career progression into Project Management, ongoing training and development, and regular salary reviews within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. The Role As Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe, timely, and high-quality delivery of construction projects from site establishment through to completion. You will play a key role in driving site performance, managing subcontractors, and ensuring all works are delivered to programme and specification. Key responsibilities include: * Day-to-day management of site operations on main contracting projects * Leading site teams, subcontractors, and direct labour where applicable * Ensuring strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations and company procedures * Managing site programmes, logistics, and short-term planning * Monitoring quality of works and ensuring defect-free delivery * Coordinating site meetings and liaising with Project Managers, clients, and consultants * Ensuring materials, resources, and subcontractors are efficiently managed * Supporting project delivery to meet cost, programme, and quality targets * Maintaining accurate site records, reporting, and progress updates * Promoting a positive site culture focused on safety, quality, and performance About You * Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager within a main contracting environment * Experience delivering projects in the £5m–£20m+ range * Strong leadership and team management skills * Excellent understanding of construction methods and sequencing * Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and site compliance * SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (essential) * Organised, proactive, and confident in decision-making * Ambitious and keen to progress into Project Management in the future What’s on Offer * Salary up to £60,000 (dependent on experience) * Competitive benefits package * Ongoing training and professional development * Clear career progression opportunities (including Project Manager pathway) * Regular salary reviews * Opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects across Wolverhampton and the North Midlands * Supportive and collaborative working environment within a respected main contractor This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering high-quality projects across the region, with strong emphasis on safety, quality, and long-term career development. Apply now or contact us for more information