Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager - Barnstaple

North Devon | Project Lead | Tier 1 Main Contractor | £Competitive + Package – Permanent

We are working with a leading UK Tier 1 main contractor, renowned for delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and public sector sectors. They are now seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join their team, join a business that consistently delivers complex and high-profile schemes, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and collaborative working.

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The Role

You will take ownership of site activities to ensure successful delivery of projects — safely, on time, to budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the implementation of the project management plan, site procedures, and documentation.
• Overseeing quality management processes and ensuring compliance with specified requirements.
• Driving excellent standards of health, safety, and environmental performance on site.
• Managing direct labour and subcontractors, monitoring attendance, progress, and productivity.
• Coordinating handover schedules, keys, spares, and completion documentation.
• Maintaining accurate site diaries and allocation sheets.
• Advising on buildability and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

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About You

• We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering high-quality, large-scale projects (£5m+), ideally in sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, or public sector.
• Broad technical knowledge of modern construction techniques.
• SMSTS, First Aid at Work, CSCS card.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• IT literate, confident with project management systems and reporting tools.
• HNC/Degree, MCIOB, or equivalent professional or trade-based background.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience within accommodation build desirable and large value

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Why Apply?

Work with a respected Tier 1 contractor on flagship regional projects.

Be part of a business that values professional development and progression.

Join a collaborative team culture delivering projects that make a real difference to local communities.

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For more information, or to apply confidentially contact Nicky Harris, RGB Recruitment Exeter.