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