Senior Site Manager
| Posting date: | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | M50 3XP |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9850 |
Summary
We're looking for a Senior Site Manager to join our construction team based in North West - Manchester.
Location: North West - Manchester Hours: 42.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As a Senior Site Manager, you'll play a vital role in our construction team, ensuring safe and high-quality delivery of projects. You'll lead site operations, collaborate with diverse teams, and use your expertise to solve technical challenges while maintaining Kier's exceptional standards. This role is ideal for someone who is currently an experienced Senior Site Manager but has ambition to progress toward project manager in the future.
Initially the role will initially be aligned with an education project in Bury where they will take day to day lead on site operations delivering remedial works.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Senior Site Manager, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely and efficiently. Your day to day will include:
-Ensuring safe delivery of construction activities through effective supervision of sub-contractors and Kier staff
-Maintaining quality standards and coordinating site logistics while monitoring progress against programme
-Reviewing risk assessments and method statements to ensure safe working practices
-Finding creative solutions to technical and logistical challenges that arise on site
-Developing and supporting junior team members while acting as a key point of contact
What are we looking for?
This role of Senior Site Manager is great for you if:
-You have experience in a similar role within the construction industry, particularly in a Main Contracting environment
-You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
-You demonstrate a strong understanding of safe site operations and technical knowledge of construction packages
-You hold relevant qualifications including SMSTS, CSCS card, and First Aid certification
-You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring others
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
#LI-SM1
Location: North West - Manchester Hours: 42.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As a Senior Site Manager, you'll play a vital role in our construction team, ensuring safe and high-quality delivery of projects. You'll lead site operations, collaborate with diverse teams, and use your expertise to solve technical challenges while maintaining Kier's exceptional standards. This role is ideal for someone who is currently an experienced Senior Site Manager but has ambition to progress toward project manager in the future.
Initially the role will initially be aligned with an education project in Bury where they will take day to day lead on site operations delivering remedial works.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Senior Site Manager, you'll be working within the construction team, supporting them in delivering projects safely and efficiently. Your day to day will include:
-Ensuring safe delivery of construction activities through effective supervision of sub-contractors and Kier staff
-Maintaining quality standards and coordinating site logistics while monitoring progress against programme
-Reviewing risk assessments and method statements to ensure safe working practices
-Finding creative solutions to technical and logistical challenges that arise on site
-Developing and supporting junior team members while acting as a key point of contact
What are we looking for?
This role of Senior Site Manager is great for you if:
-You have experience in a similar role within the construction industry, particularly in a Main Contracting environment
-You possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
-You demonstrate a strong understanding of safe site operations and technical knowledge of construction packages
-You hold relevant qualifications including SMSTS, CSCS card, and First Aid certification
-You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring others
We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
#LI-SM1
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