Senior Site Manager

Reference: DI SSM 17
Posted: February 12, 2026

Safe to say the market has definitely picked up in 2026 and it has led me to recruit for a Senior Site Manager to lead an industrial project based in Bracknell, Berkshire.

About the role

The project starts at the beginning of March and runs for 38 weeks, (finishing at the end of 2026) It consists of a new build steel framed warehouse worth around £4m. The project DOES NOT require a commercial fit out as the scope of works is just a shell and the tenant is doing the fit out themselves. Packages consists of piling, groundworks, steel frame, cladding, roofing and window installation.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for ensuring the project is completed on time, within budget and to the highest quality and safety standards
• Key liaison with Client, ensuring Client is regularly updated
• Regular progress reporting to the visiting Contracts Manager
• Instruct, lead, and direct the project staff with respect to construction, contractual and regulatory requirements
• Effective management and co-ordination of subcontractors and ensure all personnel on site conduct their duties to the highest standards.
• Manage day to day operational duties
• Continually improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Develop and deliver progress reports, analyse results and troubleshoot problem areas
• Build, grow and develop business relationships for the success of the project
• Update and manage the programme using a specialist software

The company are a growing main contractor turnkey solutions to the design and build of commercial/industrial property throughout the south east of England.

Requirements

• CSCS min Gold
• SMSTS
• First Aid at work
• Driving license

What we offer

• Long term freelance work
• Potential for a permanent role dependent on performance

If you want to hear more about this Senior Site Manager role please apply with an updated version of your CV and contact Danny Ireland at Fawkes and Reece on .