Job Title: Senior Site Manager (Europe)
Location: Norway, Finland or Denmark
Employment Type: Permanent
Package: Competitive salary, pension, healthcare, life assurance and car allowance/company vehicle
International package available
We are recruiting an experienced Senior Site Manager to join a high-performing construction team delivering major projects across the Nordic region.
Our client is an established international construction contractor specialising in critical environments, including Data Centres, Life Sciences, Aviation, High Value Manufacturing and Critical Logistics. The business works with leading blue-chip clients on high-profile projects.
The Role
Reporting to the Senior Project Manager/Contracts Manager, you will lead and oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors to ensure efficient project delivery.
- Plan, sequence and execute works in line with contract documents and project programmes.
- Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, quality and client service.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and with minimal defects or rework.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
- Monitor progress and provide accurate reporting on risks, programme and key issues.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential programme and delivery delays.
- Work closely with the Project QS and wider project team on commercial, programme and delivery matters.
- Provide early visibility of commercial, programme and operational issues.
- Ensure client expectations are met while maintaining professional and collaborative working relationships.
About You
- Extensive construction experience with a strong background in site management and large, complex projects.
- Proven experience leading and managing site teams and subcontractors.
- Strong knowledge of construction delivery, sequencing and project programmes.
- Excellent understanding of Health & Safety, quality, cost and programme requirements.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent verbal, written and reporting skills.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project or similar planning software.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on delivering high-quality finishes.
- Confident decision-maker with sound judgement and the ability to work under pressure.
- Strong people management and leadership skills.
- Commercially aware, with an understanding of project costs, risks, programme and market conditions.
- Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to drive projects through to completion.
Career Development
The role offers a structured career progression programme, supported by continual professional development and mentoring.
The career pathway provides opportunities to progress from Senior Site Manager → Project Manager → Contracts Manager.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Pension and life assurance.
- Healthcare.
- Car allowance/company vehicle.
- International package available.
- Structured professional development and mentoring.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with major blue-chip clients.
- Long-term career development within an established international construction business.
If you are an experienced Senior Site Manager looking for an international opportunity delivering major construction projects across Norway, Finland or Denmark, we would be interested in hearing from you.
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