Full time

Senior Site Manager

RGB Recruitment
Exeter, Devon, EX1 1EE
money-bag Competitive Salary
Posted: 09 October 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 08 November 2026
Ref: 61110192

About the Role

RGB Recruitment seeks a Senior Site Manager in Exeter for a leading main contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work. This full-time position offers a competitive salary. The successful candidate will take charge of site operations on major construction schemes across education, commercial, industrial, healthcare and leisure sectors. Responsibilities include coordinating subcontractors, managing safety, and ensuring high-quality delivery. Applicants must possess a strong main contracting background and proven experience leading large-scale projects as the number one on site. The role demands leadership, organisational skills, and technical knowledge. This is a chance to join an ambitious contractor delivering significant projects throughout the region.

Senior Site Manager
Exeter
Construction
RGB Recruitment is working with a leading main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Manager to join its team in Exeter.
With continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious contractor delivering major construction projects across a range of sectors, including education, commercial, industrial, healthcare and leisure.
The successful candidate will have a strong main contracting background and experience leading large-scale projects as the number one on site, taking responsibility for site operations, subcontractor coordination and the successful delivery of high-quality schemes.
The Role

  • Take overall responsibility for site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.
  • Lead and coordinate site teams, direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring efficient sequencing of works and effective resource management.
  • Monitor construction programmes, identify potential delays and implement solutions to maintain progress.
  • Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality assurance and environmental compliance.
  • Work closely with the Project Manager and commercial team to manage costs, variations and project risks.
  • Coordinate site logistics, temporary works, inspections and the successful handover of completed works.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners, driving a collaborative approach to project delivery.
About You
  • Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager within a main contractor environment.
  • Experience acting as the number one on site on large-scale multimillion pound construction projects.
  • A background in commercial construction, with refurbishment experience also beneficial.
  • Strong leadership, organisational and technical skills.
  • Good commercial awareness and the ability to manage programme, quality and site resources effectively.
  • Valid SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work certifications.
  • A relevant construction qualification, MCIOB membership advantageous and a full UK driving licence would be required.
What's on Offer?
  • A permanent opportunity with a leading and growing main contractor.
  • Involvement in major projects across a diverse range of sectors.
  • A strong pipeline of work and long-term career prospects.
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact RGB Recruitment Exeter and ask for Nicky Harris.

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