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Senior Site Manager

Clitheroe & Cambridge areas

Senior Site Manager

Salary:
upto £85,000 + package
Location:
Clitheroe & Cambridge areas
Region:
Nationwide
Job Type:
Permanent
Sector:
Building
Start Date:
March / April 2026
Date Advertised:
03/03/26

An excellent opportunity is available for a Senior Site Manager to provide key leadership for a project delivery team on a project in the Clitheroe area, the position will be to join a growing main contracting business with good pipeline of work throughout 2026 and beyond.

The role will have primarily responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the Site Management / Supervisory team, and control sub-contractor activity across the project, working closely with an onsite PM.

Just to note the initial requirement would be based in the Clitheroe area for a 30 week period with next project being based in the Cambridge area, so you would need to open to working away at some point.

Key duties / responsibilities are as follows;

  • Provide leadership, direction, and support of the operational delivery team.
  • Liaise and manage sub-contractors on site as required
  • Report directly to the Senior Management team on daily performance, as well as being proactive on delivery issues as they arise.
  • Able to deal with tough negotiations and the pressure of a fast pace environment.
  • Ensuring company HS&E and quality standards, operating processes, company policies and all legislative requirements are understood, implemented, and adhered to at all times.
  • Quality management - ensuring high standards of quality are achieved, addressing any issues with sub-contractors / trades.
  • Client management / liaison.

To be considered for this role you should fit the following criteria;

  • Have a proven track record operating in a lead Site Management position within the commercial build sector, those with experience across the areas of education and leisure projects would be of particular interest.
  • Strong on process management.
  • Qualified to a minimum of HNC / HND level.
  • Hold valid SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS certification.
  • Strong IT / paperwork skills.
  • Good communication skills.

If you would like to progress your application further please send an up to date CV detailing your career history to date, and I will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.

A big thank you to Liz Brown at Brown & Wills Recruitment for the support she’s given me recently. Liz was instrumental in helping me recognise my value and approach career decisions with a clear head. She gave thoughtful, honest advice and even encouraged periods of reflection and open conversations internally before making any move.

That balance of insight and genuine care made a huge difference. Even though the role I’ve accepted came via another route, I wouldn’t have got there with the same clarity or confidence without Liz’s guidance.

Liz and Cath have a real focus on making the right match for both candidate and employer, and I’d recommend Brown & Wills Recruitment to anyone in the construction sector.

Stephen Illingworth
Design Manager

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