Senior Site Manager - Student Accommodation / High Rise / Refurbishment

Main Contractor

Concrete Repairs / Facade / Refurbishment / Plant Room / M&E installation

London, SW3

Freelance / Temporary Role

26 weeks approx - 25th May 2026 START DATE



The Company

Our client is a successful construction main contractor who work nationally from their Midlands based head office. They are looking to appoint a Senior Site Manager to manage a facade / concrete repair scheme on a 10 storey high rise building in Chelsea, London, SW3. Additional works include M&E installations within the roof top plant room.

Their recent successes has led to a sharp increase in turnover.  The Company has the aim to continue with their growth over the coming financial year.s They have developed an excellent reputation for themselves in market sectors including: Education, Office, Student Accommodation, Commercial, High End leisure and Retail. They are an entirely relationship driven business and pride themselves on the fact that over 70% of their workload is negotiated with existing clients that they have built relationships with.


The Senior Site Manager Role

This role could is suitable for a Site Manager or a Senior Site Manager looking to work in a more dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be expected to execute the designated role to the agreed programme, in line with Health, Safety and Environmental standards expected by the client and company.

The position will be the site managing of a project in Chelsea, London, SW3 that will run for approximately 26 weeks. The project includes facade / concrete repairs on a 10 storey high rise student accommodation building with additional M&E installation works to the roof top plant room.

It is expected that the successful applicant will be capable of running the project on a day to day basis with the assistance of a visiting Senior Project Manager. As the Senior Site Manager you will be responsible for the delivery of the project. 


Responsibilities include:

Managing the project on site

Managing the build program

Some inductions if required

Managing Health and Safety

Working closely with all sub-contractors to ensure projects finish on time.

Liaising on all levels to ensure effective communication is always maintained.

A strong eye for fine detail

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working on high rise buildings, fast track programmes, close proximity party wall agreements, M&E installation and facade repair works within the construction industry, experience of refurbishing, structurally altering and interior fit out schemes would also be beneficial.  

As the Senior Site Manager, you will be required to be a self-motivated individual who is autonomous in your role, whilst being able to drive subcontractors.

It is essential that you hold SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, Asbestos Awareness and First Aid certificates. 

It would be beneficial if you hold a Temporary Works Certificate.


The project will commence in late May 2026 and run for 26 weeks approximately.

Remuneration:

Dependent upon experience, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to earn between £280 to £340 per day.

Please forward an up to date CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job.