Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager (Freelance) - Major MOD New Build Project, Cornwall

Established Construction and Engineering Leader Location: Cornwall Contract Duration: 12 Months (Potential Extension, Starting ASAP) Rate: Competitive Day Rate (DOE)

Are you a proactive Senior Site Manager with a strong history on defence and commercial builds? Join this reputable team on a high-profile multimillion-pound new build Ministry of Defence project in Cornwall. This critical development features advanced secure facilities, requiring meticulous on-site leadership, safety protocols, and seamless execution amid complex timelines and regulations. Reporting directly to the Project Director, you'll be central to orchestrating operations and ensuring project success.

With over a century of expertise in UK construction, this forward-thinking firm excels in providing integrated building, infrastructure, and specialist engineering solutions across essential public sectors like defence, healthcare, and civic developments. Emphasizing collaborative delivery and innovative practices—such as cutting-edge digital tools for efficient project acceleration—it partners closely with clients and supply chains to renew and construct vital facilities, from concept through to handover. Award-recognized for superior performance, the organization nurtures a high-achieving environment focused on quality, stakeholder alignment, and long-term societal value, making it an ideal hub for skilled professionals to contribute to nationally significant initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily site management, including sequencing, labour deployment, and subcontractor oversight to uphold programme delivery.
• Champion rigorous health, safety, security, and environmental compliance, with routine inspections and MOD-specific risk evaluations.
• Liaise with design, client, and defence stakeholders to address challenges swiftly and prevent disruptions.
• Enforce quality assurance protocols and promote best-practice advancements in construction techniques.
• Deliver regular updates on milestones, metrics, and risks to the Project Director, supporting cost optimisation and innovation.

Essential Requirements:

• Experience as a Senior Site Manager on multimillion-pound new build projects with Tier 1 contractors.
• Demonstrable prior experience with leading firms in defence or high-security environments.
• Proficiency in BIM for collaborative design, model integration, and construction sequencing.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid at Work qualifications.
• Strong leadership with emphasis on team development and issue resolution.

Desirable but not essential: Security Clearance (SC).

This freelance role provides independence, involvement in groundbreaking defence work, and opportunities for impact on a strategic national asset. If you're security-minded, technically adept, and driven to excel in Tier 1 delivery, submit your CV or contact Jon Seymour on 07765 152254.

O’Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation