Your newpany
A leading contractor specialising in creating into smart, high‑performance storage environments, they design and build everything from shelving and racking to lockers and mezzanines. They have engineering expertise and solutions used across major industries.
Your new role
Site Manager required to deliver a major Automated Shuttle Racking System installation. As Site Manager, you will take ownership of aplex industrial fit‑out involving automation, structural steelwork, conveyors, and warehouse infrastructure. You will be required to coordinate multiple technical disciplines to ensure a seamless, high‑performance automated storage solution. We require a manager with strong on‑site leadership, technical awareness, and the ability to drive progress across civil, mechanical, electrical, and automation teams.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Oversee day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and programmepliance
2. Coordinate activities across civil works, MEP teams, automation partners, and equipment suppliers
3. Manage installation of racking structures, working closely with shuttle system partners and conveyor/AMR suppliers
4. Ensure all works meet engineering drawings, specifications, and strict rack tolerances
5. Liaise with the automation integrator to track progress, handovers, and interface milestones.
6. Lead site safety: inductions, toolbox talks,pliance checks, and incident reporting
7. Maintain accurate documentation including permits, reports, inspections, and safety records
8. Resolve on‑site issues, escalate risks, and support decision‑making for critical activities.
9. Assist withmissioning, testing, and integration alongside automation engineers and OEMs
What you'll need to succeed
10. Proven experience managing industrial or warehouse fit‑out projects, ideally involving automated racking
11. Background in civil, mechanical, or electrical construction
12. Strong understanding of racking systems, automation, conveyors, and warehouse infrastructure
13. Confident working with multiple subcontractors and technical teams on a live site
14. Ability to interpret technical drawings, layouts, and interface documentation
15. SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid