Senior Site Manager

We are looking for a Senior Site Manager to join our team on a project at Isle of Wight College. This is a key site‑based leadership role, responsible for driving the successful delivery of works within a live education environment.

You will play a central role in managing site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard, while maintaining a positive and well‑organised project environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading day‑to‑day site operations to ensure safe and effective project delivery
• Managing and supporting Site Managers, supervisors and subcontractors
• Coordinating trades and activities to meet programme requirements
• Ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are consistently upheld
• Driving quality across all aspects of delivery and ensuring compliance with specifications
• Managing site logistics and working effectively within a live campus environment
• Supporting programme delivery, identifying risks and resolving issues proactively
• Maintaining strong communication with the project team, stakeholders and end users

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within construction
• Experience delivering projects in live environments (education or similar settings beneficial)
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive performance
• Excellent understanding of health & safety, quality and site processes
• Ability to manage programme pressures and coordinate multiple trades
• A proactive, organised and solutions‑focused approach
• Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS are desirable

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a meaningful project within an active education setting
• Join a collaborative and high‑performing project team
• Opportunity to lead delivery in a dynamic and rewarding environment
• Clear opportunities for development and progression
• Competitive salary and benefits package