Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager

Location: Castleford

We are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Manager to join our Building team, taking ownership of the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion. Reporting to the Senior Management Team, this is a key leadership role responsible for managing site operations, driving safety and quality standards, and ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.

You will lead site teams, build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, and champion continuous improvement across all aspects of project delivery. Working closely with customers, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams, you will play a pivotal role in achieving successful project outcomes while promoting the company’s culture, values, and operational excellence.

Key Duties

• Lead and manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and in line with contractual requirements
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and project stakeholders
• Implement company policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety, Quality, Sustainability, Environmental Management, and the Business Management System Proactively identify and resolve project issues, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain accurate compliance records
• Manage and develop site teams, including line management, performance reviews, and mentoring of junior staff

About You

You will be an experienced construction professional with strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a proven track record of delivering projects within a main contractor environment.

• Extensive experience as a Site Manager/Senior Site Manager working for a main contractor, with strong technical construction knowledge
• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant construction discipline, SMSTS qualification, and a valid CSCS Card
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, with an understanding of construction contracts including NEC and JCT
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience managing and developing teams
• Experience working in secure or prison environments (desirable) and the ability to obtain security clearance if required

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme and “Perks at Work” discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages innovation, values individual differences, and supports professional development. We are proud to have retained our Investors in Diversity Silver Award.

Please note: this role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, including identity, employment history, and criminal record checks. We do not hold a sponsorship licence.

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