About the Role
Seeking an experienced Standalone Site Manager to deliver a £1.5m warehouse and office refurbishment at a food production facility. The project is a 12‑week fast‑track programme, starting 5th May, with the Site Manager reporting into a visiting Project Manager. This role requires a hands‑on, self‑sufficient Site Manager comfortable running site operations independently while maintaining high safety, quality and programme standards within a regulated food production environment.
Key Responsibilities
Site & Project Delivery
* Full day‑to‑day management of the site as the lead and sole Site Manager
* Delivery of warehouse and office refurbishment works to programme and budget
* Coordination and supervision of all subcontractors and trades on site
* Management of site logistics, access, deliveries and work sequencing
* Ensuring works are completed in line with specifications, drawings and standards
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Overall responsibility for H&S compliance on site
* Implementing and enforcing RAMS, risk assessments and method statements
* Maintaining site records, permits and statutory documentation
* Acting as Fire Warden and Temporary Works Coordinator where required
* Managing asbestos awareness requirements and controls
* Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and food production site protocols
Programme & Quality Control
* Managing the 12‑week construction programme and short‑term planning
* Monitoring progress, identifying risks and driving recovery where required
* Carrying out inspections, snagging and quality assurance checks
* Coordinating final completion, handover and close‑out documentation
Communication & Reporting
* Reporting progress, issues and risks to the visiting Project Manager
* Liaising directly with the client and on‑site stakeholders
* Maintaining strong communication across subcontractors and suppliers
* Representing the project in a professional and proactive manner at all times
Required Qualifications & Certifications
Essential
* SMSTS
* CSCS (Black or Gold preferred)
* First Aid at Work
Desirable
* Fire Warden
* Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
* Asbestos Awareness
Experience & Background
* Proven experience as a Standalone Site Manager
* Strong background in warehouse, industrial or office refurbishments
* Experience working in food production or regulated environments preferred
* Confident managing fast‑track refurbishment projects up to £1.5m
* Comfortable working independently with minimal day‑to‑day supervision
Personal Attributes
* Highly organised and proactive
* Strong leadership and decision‑making skills
* Safety‑driven with excellent attention to detail
* Confident communicator with a professional approach
* Able to manage pressure and tight programmes effectively
Desired Skills and Experience
* Site Management (SMSTS)
* Warehouse & Office Refurbishments
* Food Production / FMCG Environments
* Health & Safety Management
* Contractor & Subcontractor Coordination
* Programme & Schedule Management
* Temporary Works Coordination
* Asbestos Awareness
* Fire Safety / Fire Warden
* First Aid at Work
* CDM Regulations
* Quality Assurance & Snagging
* Client & Stakeholder Liaison
Experience Highlights
* Standalone Site Manager delivering refurb projects up to £1.5m
* Managing live warehouse and office refurbishment schemes
* Operating within food production / hygienic environments
* Running 12‑week fast‑track programmes from site start to handover
* Reporting into visiting Project Managers
* Coordinating trades, logistics, RAMS and site compliance
* Ensuring high safety, quality and programme standards
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