Senior Site Manager
Key Skills
Job Description
We have an opportunity for a Senior Site Manager with Data Centre and Highrise experience to join our Data Centre team in the Amsterdam. Responsible for the operational management of a large-scale or complex construction project. Leads the on-site team to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality delivery. Ensuring alignment with project programme, commercial objectives and company standards. At John Sisk & Son, we’re more than a construction company, we’re a family-owned business with a global reach, committed to building excellence in every project. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction. Manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the site to ensure work is carried out safely, efficiently and to programme Lead Site Managers, Site Agents, General Site Supervisors and other supervisory staff to achieve project objectives Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality procedures and actively promote a zero-incident culture Monitor progress against the project programme, ensuring weekly targets and milestones are achieved Coordinate site setup and ensure facilities are prepared prior to project launch Manage sub-contractor relationships and work collaboratively to resolve issues impacting programme, cost, safety or quality Maintain and review site records including Temporary Works Registers, daily diaries, quality documentation and HSEQS logs Lead site meetings, briefings and whiteboard sessions to communicate priorities, objectives and safety expectations Escalate risks or challenges to Senior Site Agent or Senior Operations Manager for mitigation Support the commercial and project management teams in understanding site requirements and achieving cost-effective delivery Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance safety, productivity, quality and efficiency Mentor and develop Site Managers and supervisory staff, supporting professional development and succession planning Extensive experience managing medium to large-scale Data centre construction projects Strong leadership and people management skills, capable of supervising multi-level site teams Knowledge of industrial relations and subcontractor management Ability to prioritise, make decisions under pressure and resolve operational challenges on site Comprehensive understanding of construction methods, trade requirements and codes of practice Proven experience in programme management and project delivery within budget and schedule Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing and building consensus among stakeholders Strong awareness of health, safety, environmental and quality management practices Required Trade or technical background with substantial site management experience IOSH or equivalent health and safety management training Temporary works and excavation safety training Working at heights and scaffolding training Lifting and cranage operations training Additional HSEQS training as required by site HSE plan Understanding of BIM strategy and new construction technology Desirable Completion of Sisk internal management programme Project management qualification or course Relevant degree in construction or engineering Competitive salary 26 days annual Pension and benefits Unlimited learning and development opportunities Much more Our People and Recruitment Commitment At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team. All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process. We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion - your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you. All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland
Core Responsibilities
Oversee daily site operations and lead site managers, supervisors, and subcontractors to deliver complex data centre construction safely, efficiently, and to programme, budget, and quality standards. Coordinate site setup, monitor progress and records, lead site briefings, resolve operational issues, escalate risks, and develop supervisory staff while driving continuous improvement.
Requirements
Requires substantial site management experience, including extensive delivery of medium-to-large data centre projects, a trade or technical background, and strong leadership, subcontractor management, programme management, and construction knowledge. Required training includes IOSH or equivalent, temporary works and excavation safety, working at heights and scaffolding, lifting and cranage, and other site-specific HSEQS training; BIM knowledge is also expected.
Benefits
- Pension
- 26 Days Annual Leave
- Learning And Development Opportunities
About John Sisk & Son Ltd
Industry: Construction
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Founded in Cork and family-owned Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 165 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 2,500 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery. Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.