Senior Site Manager
Location: Luton (projects within 30 miles / M25 corridor)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + car or allowance
Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday
Job Type: Full‑time, perm
Benefits Package
Salary up to £60,000 + car or allowance
33 days holiday, including bank holidays
Contributory pension and life cover
Free on‑site parking at Luton HQ
Family‑run, supportive culture with strong local presence
Regular social events and a commitment to work‑life balance
All projects within a 30‑mile radius with no long travel
About the Company
A long‑established, family‑run main contractor delivering design and build, new build, and refurbishment projects across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and Cambridgeshire. The company operates across the commercial, education, industrial, and leisure sectors.
This Senior Site Manager position is available due to increased workload and continued business growth supported by a strong project pipeline.
The Role
The Senior Site Manager will oversee site operations on projects up to £15m, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery. Projects are located within a 30‑mile radius of Luton, covering the M25 belt from Northampton to Watford to Cambridge.
The role requires strong programming capability, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to manage trades, subcontractors, and site teams to deliver projects on time, to specification, and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day‑to‑day site operations across live schemes
Manage trades, subcontractors, and site staff
Ensure compliance with health and safety standards
Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety inspections
Monitor progress against programme and adjust sequencing
Maintain accurate site records and reporting
Coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal teams
Support commercial teams with variations and contract administration
Person Specification
Experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager for a main contractor
Background delivering refurbishment and new build schemes up to £15m
Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
Confident managing multiple trades and complex site logistics
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Strong programming and organisational capability
Experience across commercial, education, industrial, or leisure sectors
Regional experience across the M25 and Home Counties
Qualifications
NVQ Level 5 minimum in Construction Management or equivalent
CSCS appropriate grade
SMSTS
First Aid
Additional health and safety or contract‑related training advantageous