TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Senior Site Manager

Fawkes and Reece

Job Description

Reference: SSM-WAR_
Posted: May 5, 2026

Safe to say the market has definitely picked up and it has led me to recruit for a Senior Site Manager for an industrial project based in East London

About the role:

The project starts in the middle of May, (finishing at the end of 2026) It consists of a new build steel framed warehouse worth around £10m. The project DOES require a commercial fit out Packages consists of piling, groundworks, steel frame, cladding, roofing and window installation then will following with an internal fit out.

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
  • 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 Seb Willis at Fawkes and Reece on .

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$133,560/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years and will have large numbers of openings.
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