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Senior Site Manager

Acorn-By-Synergie
Newport · posted 18 August 2026
Salary
£70,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Newport, Wales
Category
Management & Operations, Engineering

Senior Site Manager (a1WNz000001DYBNMA4) Newport, Wales


Salary: GBP65000 - GBP70000 per annum


Introduction


Acorn by Synergie is working in partnership with a national Tier One contractor that is looking to add a Senior Site Manager to their team on a permanent basis.


As a Senior Site Manager, you will be part of a one-team ethos, delivering quality construction projects safely and on time, whilst also having a positive impact on the local community.


What We Offer



  • 12.5% annual bonus.

  • Enhanced pension scheme.

  • Life assurance.

  • Incentive bonus.

  • Access to a low-carbon and electric car leasing scheme.

  • Permanent position with a national Tier One contractor.

  • Opportunity to work on projects across Newport and the wider South Wales region.


Key Responsibilities



  • Report to the Construction Manager and manage the delivery of projects safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality.

  • Provide effective leadership and people management.

  • Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.

  • Implement project strategies to achieve the company's sustainability objectives.

  • Establish standards of quality on-site and ensure delivery of a quality build in accordance with project specifications and requirements.

  • Understand client priorities and adopt a professional and considerate approach to maintain good working relationships.

  • Implement the supply chain policy.

  • Adopt the principles of the Considerate Constructors Scheme and manage community relations.

  • Ensure an appropriate site image is maintained to encourage repeat business.

  • Produce and develop project programmes and control operations to achieve project delivery on time.

  • Organise works and the supply chain to provide the right working environment and avoid disruption between trades.

  • Undertake works in the most economical manner to eliminate waste and avoid non-recoverable costs and preliminary losses.

  • Monitor and work to the agreed preliminary budget.

  • Maintain continuous professional development to ensure appropriate technical awareness.

  • Comply with standard procedures.

  • Manage project handover and ensure defect and snag-free completion.

  • Support the strategy for the closure of defects during the defects period and obtain a Certificate of Making Good Defects within agreed targets.


Requirements



  • Proven track record of successfully delivering construction projects as part of a wider team.

  • Ability to read and accurately interpret programmes, drawings and technical specifications.

  • Understanding of and ability to appropriately share build programmes.

  • Experience managing supply chains, direct employees and consultants.

  • Experience proactively liaising with customers and the supply chain.

  • Minimum relevant Level 4 qualification, such as HNC/NVQ4, or equivalent.

  • Appropriate CSCS card.

  • SMSTS certificate.

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • First Aid at Work certificate.

  • Experience within healthcare or defence construction projects is strongly preferred.

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