RGB Recruitment
Senior Site Manager
Senior Site Manager at RGB Recruitment, based in Exeter, South West England, paying £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Exeter, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Site Manager
- CSCS card
About 11% above the going rate for site manager
Reference 57441759
About the role
Exeter
Construction
RGB Recruitment is working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join its team in Exeter.
With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious contractor delivering major construction projects across a range of sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, healthcare and leisure.
The successful candidate will have a strong main contracting background and experience leading large-scale projects as the number one on site, taking responsibility for site operations, subcontractor coordination and the successful delivery of high-quality schemes.
The Role
- Take overall responsibility for site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.
- Lead and coordinate site teams, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring efficient sequencing of works and effective resource management.
- Monitor construction programmes, identify potential delays and implement solutions to maintain progress.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality assurance and environmental compliance.
- Work closely with the Project Manager and commercial team to manage costs, variations and project risks.
- Coordinate site logistics, temporary works, inspections and the successful handover of completed works.
- Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners, driving a collaborative approach to project delivery.
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within a main contractor environment.
- Experience acting as the number one on site on large-scale multimillion pound construction projects.
- A background in commercial construction, with refurbishment experience also beneficial.
- Strong leadership, organisational and technical skills.
- Good commercial awareness and the ability to manage programme, quality and site resources effectively.
- Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work certifications.
- A relevant construction qualification, MCIOB membership advantageous and a full UK driving licence would be required.
- A permanent opportunity with a leading and growing main contractor.
- Involvement in major projects across a diverse range of sectors.
- A strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.
Reference: 57441759 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 20 Nov 2026 · Listed via RGB Recruitment
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