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Senior Site Manager - London / South East

GRAHAM Group
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3 weeks ago
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About The Role

Senior Site Manager – London/South East

📍 Location: London / South East

📅 Full-Time | Permanent

🎁 Benefits: Car allowance, private medical cover, life assurance scheme, contributory pension, 35 days annual leave (including public holidays)



As GRAHAM continues to grow across the South East, we’re looking for an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of major construction projects across Residential, Student Accommodation, and Commercial/Office sectors, with values ranging from £20M to £M+.

You’ll take ownership of site leadership, ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are met, while driving performance and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture.



Key Responsibilities: 

✔ Lead and manage all on-site operations and subcontractors

✔ Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and quality standards

✔ Drive programme delivery and report progress to senior leadership

✔ Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams

✔ Champion a proactive, safety-first, and solutions-driven site culture



What We’re Looking For:

Essential

✅ Proven experience managing large-scale construction sites in a senior capacity

✅ Strong technical knowledge of UK construction methods and regulations

✅ SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card), and First Aid certified

✅ Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

✅ Track record in delivering complex Residential, Student, or Commercial projects



Desirable Competencies:

➕ Results-driven with a focus on delivery and continuous improvement

➕ Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills

➕ Proactive and adaptable, with the ability to lead through change

➕ Collaborative team player with a commitment to high standards



Ready to lead landmark projects in London? Apply now or get in touch to learn more.



Our Commitment

At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.



If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.



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We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance.



A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request.



GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant’s experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.

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