Sphere Solutions
Senior Site Manager
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Senior Site Manager
Senior Site Manager – Construction (Groundworks Focus)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Site Manager to oversee construction projects from inception to completion, with a special focus on groundworks (a core requirement for this phase of projects).
The successful candidate will:
- Manage site operations, ensuring adherence to schedules and quality standards
- Monitor and deliver against budgets and timelines
- Maintain strict adherence to safety regulations (both in practice and compliance)
This is a long-term opportunity for a sites-based role, starting ASAP in Salisbury, Wiltshire, with a progressive track to larger-scale projects.
Compensation: £380-400 per day (PAYE only)
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate all on-site activities, ensuring project specs, schedules, and budgets are met.
- Oversee site operations, resource allocation, team workflows, and quality control.
- Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers with a focus on safety and quality.
- Conduct regular site inspections to assess progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders, providing updates and resolving concerns.
- Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, fostering a secure working environment.
- Prepare and present detailed reports on project status, risks, and issues to senior management.
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Critical Requirements: Must have proven experience on:
- Tier 1 contractor environments
- Education projects, such as schools or universities
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience & Competencies
- Proven management experience in construction or civil engineering, with a focus on groundworks.
- Strong track record of supervising diverse teams and leading high-profile construction projects.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
- Outstanding communication skills to liaise internally with stakeholders, clients, and contractors.
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities, ensuring proactive resolution of on-site challenges.
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Certifications & Compliance
Essential Qualifications: ✔ SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) ✔ CSCS Card (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) ✔ First Aid Certificate ✔ Enhanced DBS Check (required for the role)
Why This Role?
This is the ideal position for a construction management professional seeking to advance career momentum through high-impact site leadership within a results-driven organisation. Long-term opportunities may follow depending on performance and projects progression.
APPLICATION OPENS ASAP. Based in Salisbury, Wilts.
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