Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager – Structural Cut & Carve

Location: Central London
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: 75,000 to 85,000 depending on experience

We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Senior Site Manager to join growing London based Main Contractor. You will be part of a team leading a high-profile cut and carve structural alteration project in London. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex refurbishment environments and has a proven track record delivering technically challenging projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day site operations on structural cut and carve schemes, including partial demolitions, structural alterations, temporary works, and rebuilds.

• Manage all site activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of health & safety and quality.

• Coordinate subcontractors, direct labour, suppliers, and consultants to ensure seamless execution of work packages.

• Oversee logistics planning and sequencing in logistically complex environments

• Liaise with the Project Manager, Quantity Surveyor, and Design Team to monitor programme progress and resolve technical challenges.

• Conduct regular progress meetings, toolbox talks, and site inductions.

• Mentor and support junior site staff to ensure continued professional development.

• Minimum 5-10 years of site management experience, with at least 3+ years focused on structural cut and carve / heavy refurb projects in central London.

• Proven ability to manage complex inner-city construction sites, preferably involving listed buildings or sensitive structural interventions.

• Strong knowledge of temporary works, demolition, steelwork, RC works, underpinning, propping and façade retention.

• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold Card) and First Aid certifications.

• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings and coordinate works accordingly.

• Solid understanding of UK building regulations and HSE best practices.

Desirable:

• Engineering or construction-related degree or equivalent.

• Experience working with Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors on refurbishments in London.

• Temporary Works Coordinator certification.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

• Travel allowance

• Pension scheme

• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

• Opportunity to work on landmark London projects