Laura Murley

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Senior Site Manager

Industry

Commercial Construction

Salary/Rate

AU$170000 - AU$180000 per annum

Location

SA

Type

Full Time

Lead the delivery of high-quality commercial projects in Adelaide with a reputable Tier 2 builder. Long-term pipeline, strong team, great culture.

The Company

We're representing a long-standing Tier 2 commercial builder with an excellent reputation in South Australia. This business has been delivering complex, high-quality projects across the education, health, aged care, civic, and commercial sectors for decades and maintains strong relationships with both government and private clients.

With a full pipeline of Adelaide-based work and a strong, stable site team, they offer a secure and rewarding environment for experienced site professionals looking to step into a leadership role.

The Role

We're seeking a Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of high-value commercial projects. You'll be overseeing all on-site operations, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing a team of site staff and subcontractors to ensure quality, safety, and program expectations are consistently met.

You'll work closely with the Project Manager and senior leadership, with the support of experienced Forepersons, Contract Administrators, and Site Engineers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full-site responsibility from ground break to handover

  • Coordinate trades, suppliers, and site staff to ensure delivery outcomes

  • Maintain WHS compliance, site safety, and risk management protocols

  • Drive project programs and adjust sequencing as needed

  • Work closely with consultants, clients, and subcontractors

  • Manage quality assurance, site documentation, and reporting

  • Lead and mentor junior site team members

Typical Projects Include

  • Multi-stage school redevelopments and specialist learning centres

  • Regional and metro hospital upgrades and new-build clinics

  • Modern aged care facilities and retirement living complexes

  • Architecturally designed civic and community hubs

  • Commercial, cultural, and government-funded infrastructure builds

About You

  • 8+ years' experience in commercial construction, including in a Site Manager or Senior SM capacity

  • Proven track record delivering builds of $10M+

  • Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills

  • Solid knowledge of South Australian building codes, WHS, and subcontractor management

  • Trade background or construction management qualification preferred

  • Experience with build software.

What's on Offer

  • Permanent, full-time role with long-term Adelaide-based projects

  • Work for a respected, family-founded builder with deep SA roots

  • Excellent team culture and strong internal support systems

  • Competitive salary package + super + fully maintained vehicle

  • Be a key player in complex, meaningful builds across SA

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Site Manager ready to step into a senior role - or already operating at that level and looking for a change - apply now

All applications handled in strict confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

In the past 5 years we have been extremely humbled to have placed over 16,000 people into meaningful employment. This equates to 21 lives enhanced every day!

Laura Murley | lmurley@marble.com.au | 0459 483 339

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