Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager – Cut & Carve / Structural Refurbishment Location: Central London Salary: Competitive salary and package Employment Type: Permanent The Opportunity An established London main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to join the delivery team on a technically challenging commercial refurbishment and extension in Central London. This position requires a Senior Site Manager from a strong engineering background, with demonstrable experience delivering complex cut-and-carve, structural alteration and refurbishment projects. The Project The scheme involves the transformation of a Grade II listed commercial building into approximately 30,000 sq ft of premium office accommodation across seven floors. The works include: * Careful demolition of the existing structural core, partial floorplates and rear façade * Construction of a new reinforced-concrete core * Significant structural alterations and temporary works * A two-storey vertical extension and new rooftop pavilion * Installation of new lifts and modern MEP systems * Complete window replacement * High-quality office, amenity and retail accommodation * Retention and protection of the building’s historic features The constrained Central London location and interface between the existing structure and new-build elements make this a particularly engineering-led project. Key Responsibilities * Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of structural and construction activities * Plan and manage complex demolition, temporary works and structural alteration packages * Coordinate the new reinforced-concrete core and vertical extension works * Review drawings, specifications, temporary works designs and construction information * Identify potential engineering, buildability and sequencing issues before they affect the programme * Manage specialist subcontractors and ensure works are completed safely and to the required quality * Work closely with the Project Manager, Design Manager, engineers and wider site team * Coordinate interfaces between structural, architectural and building-services packages * Maintain short-term programmes and monitor progress against key milestones * Lead site inspections, quality-control procedures and health and safety standards * Provide accurate progress updates and contribute to client and consultant meetings * Manage works within a constrained and logistically challenging Central London environment Candidate Requirements * Previous experience as a Senior Site Manager or engineering-led Site Manager * A strong engineering background, ideally having progressed from Site Engineer or Senior Engineer * Proven cut-and-carve, structural refurbishment or major structural-alteration experience * Good understanding of temporary works, demolition sequencing and reinforced-concrete construction * Experience working on complex commercial projects for a recognised main contractor * Confident reading and interrogating technical drawings and structural information * Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving abilities * Excellent health and safety and quality-management standards * SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications * Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline would be beneficial This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically capable project team and play a leading role in the delivery of a prominent Central London redevelopment. Please apply with your latest CV or contact us for a confidential discussion