Senior Site Manager / Site Manager - Fast-Track Construction Salary / Rate: £55,000 - £85,000 per annum OR £280 - £380 per day (DOE)
Location: Nottingham, Midlands
Contract: Permanent or Freelance | Start Date: October 2026
 
Atkinson Baker Associates are currently recruiting a highly capable Site / Senior Site Manager on behalf of an innovative, fast-growing Main Contractor.
 
The Client
Our client is a highly regarded building contractor specializing in modern, engineered methods of construction. They deliver sustainable, rapid-build building solutions across both the public and private sectors. With a major new project breaking ground this October, they require a robust Site Manager to work directly alongside the Project Manager to drive site operations.
 
The Role
You will be the operational driving force on site, managing the transition from groundworks to the highly technical structural assembly and internal fit-out phases.
 
Your duties will include:

• Site Operations: Managing daily site logistics, coordinating direct labour, and driving the performance of specialist sub-contractors and groundworkers.
• Structural Assembly Phase: Overseeing the safe receipt, lifting, and secure alignment of large-scale pre-engineered building sections.
• Quality & Fit-Out: Ensuring all internal fit-out works and structural stitching meet the client''s exacting standards with zero defects.
• Health & Safety: Maintaining a rigorous health and safety culture on site, particularly during heavy lifting phases.

• Essential: A strong background operating as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager within a commercial Main Contracting environment.
• Essential: Previous experience with steel-frame structures, fast-track commercial builds, or advanced pre-engineered systems is highly advantageous.
• Essential Qualifications: Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid.

• Flexibility: Available on either a Permanent or Contract basis, with the rate/salary tailored to whether you sit at a standard or Senior Site Management level.
• Innovation: Working at the cutting edge of modern, efficient building methods.