Site Manager/ Senior Site Manager

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Job Title: Senior Site Manager / No. 1 Site Manager Location: Newbury / West Berkshire (M4 Corridor) Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + Car Allowance + Package (or competitive Freelance day rate) Sector: Education, Commercial D&B, Civic & Heritage Refurbishment (£1M-£10M) The Opportunity Are you a proven No. 1 Site Manager or an experienced Senior Site Manager looking to take total site operational ownership on high-quality regional schemes in Berkshire and the Thames Valley? We are working alongside one of the region's most respected regional main contractors. This business has built a stellar reputation across Newbury, Berkshire, and the surrounding counties by delivering exceptional £1M to £10M Design & Build, high-spec education, public sector, and sensitive heritage refurbishments. Unlike high-volume corporate contractors, this firm prides itself on local site delivery, strong regional sub-contractor relationships, and giving their Site Managers the full autonomy needed to run a tight, high-quality, and safe job. The Role As the No. 1 Site Manager on site, you will take lead responsibility for the day-to-day operational delivery of live schemes from groundworks through to handover, reporting directly into a visiting Contracts Manager. Full Site Ownership: Drive project programmes, RAMS, site inductions, and daily sub-contractor coordination. Quality & Finishes: Maintain strict quality assurance, especially on high-spec joinery, structural refurbs, and architectural packages. Client & Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary face of the contractor on-site, holding regular progress meetings with school heads, private clients, local authorities, and clerk of works. H&S Leadership: Maintain exemplary Health & Safety standards, environmental compliance, and site…