Senior Site Manager
Atkins Search · Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Senior Site Manager at Atkins Search, based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, paying £55,000 - £65,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Location
- Wakefield, West Yorkshire
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Closes
- 14 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Site Manager
Bang in line with the market for site manager
Reference 32d31bf44a3ac4be057723f447c4c4322da4dc30
About the role
Overview
Are you a Senior Site Manager looking for your next role within the Yorkshire and North Midlands region?
A new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Senior Site Manager to join a well-established main contractor delivering high quality construction projects across the commercial, educational, and industrial sectors.
This Senior Site Manager job in Yorkshire is an excellent opportunity to join an established site team and play a key role in delivering an interesting project from inception to completion.
Client
Our client is a reputable Tier 2 construction main contractor with a proven track record in delivering complex construction projects, including schools, office spaces, supermarkets, and industrial builds up to £20m in value.
With a strong reputation for quality, collaboration and integrity, they pride themselves on building lasting relationships with clients and partners, whilst maintaining a strong focus on safety, efficiency and sustainability.
Due to an expanding project portfolio, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager in the Yorkshire region to strengthen their delivery team and support their continued growth across the region.
Role
Quite simply, the Senior Site Manager needs to manage the site. Quality and safety is the ethos of the project delivery teams within the business, and as Senior Site Manager, you need to maintain the company standards and ensure the projects are delivered safely on time and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with a dedicated delivery and senior leadership team throughout each project lifecycle
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities of the Senior Site Manager in Yorkshire, the role includes:
Manage and deliver projects under main contract conditions with a focus on maximising commercial return
Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers and the wider delivery team
Ensure consistent project performance across build quality, safety, cost control and programme
Oversee planning, procurement, progress reporting and stakeholder communication
Maintain excellent relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors
Create a safe, inclusive and productive site culture on all projects
Oversee the monitoring of contractors’ work for compliance with schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall conformance with the contract documents
Person
To be successful in this Senior Site Manager job in Yorkshire, candidates should ideally have:
A track record of delivering a wide range of construction new build schemes
Excellent leadership, communication and client-facing skills
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively
A proactive, organised and solutions-driven approach to project leadership
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Site Manager with a successful track record who will have the overall responsibility for contractors on sites and communicate directly with contractors for all works in conjunction with the project programme.
Proven background in delivering design and build projects within construction
Worked on projects valued between £4m - £20m
SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid & Temporary Works Certification
Strong leadership, communication and team coordination skills
Experience managing sub-contractors and site teams
Ability to ensure site productivity, health & safety and risk management
Remuneration
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading regional contractor with an impressive pipeline of projects and a strong presence across the Midlands.
As a Senior Site Manager, you'll have the chance to shape project delivery, influence business performance and progress to Project Manager.
Package includes:
Competitive Salary Package of up to £65,000
Company car / car allowance for travel within the North Midlands region
Supportive working environment with strong leadership and team culture
Exposure to a variety of projects across different sectors
Genuine opportunities for career progression with a reputable regional business
Generous Annual leave and additional benefits, promoting a positive work-life balance
Professional development with a reputable Tier 2 UK main contractor
Reputable regional contractor with a strong pipeline of work
Focus on health, safety, and delivering high-standard projects
Apply Now: Senior Site Manager Job in Yorkshire/North
Apply today to join a market-leading contractor delivering some of the most exciting construction schemes. If your application is successful, we’ll be in touch with full details about the company, role and projects.
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Reference: 32d31bf44a3ac4be057723f447c4c4322da4dc30 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 14 Sep 2026 · Listed via Atkins Search
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