Site Manager Holborn

Site Manager – £105M Student Accommodation Scheme – Holborn, Central London Location: Holborn, Central London Project Value: £105M Start Date: June 2025 Sector: Purpose-Built Student Accommodation Type: Permanent A leading contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to deliver a major new £105M student accommodation scheme in Holborn, Central London. This high-profile project will see the construction of a 13-storey development with a unitized façade and approximately 669 student units. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven and technically strong Site Manager to take a key leadership role from site setup through to completion, working as part of a high-calibre delivery team on a complex city-centre scheme. The Role: As Site Manager, you will: * Take full ownership of on-site delivery and daily operations * Lead and manage the site management team and subcontractors * Report to the Project Manager, contributing to programme planning and delivery * Oversee the implementation of all health, safety, quality, and environmental standards * Coordinate RC Frame, structural steelwork, and later trade packages * Play a key role from initial site setup through to final handover Requirements: * Proven experience as a Site Manager on large-scale urban new build projects (£50M+) * Strong technical understanding of RC Frame and structural steel construction * Experience managing complex builds in tight, city-centre environments * Excellent leadership, communication, and coordination skills * SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications are essential * Able to drive programmes, manage logistics, and keep site operations running smoothly