Contract Role: International Site Construction Manager **
🔧Industry: Bulk Materials Handling & Process Plant Project
💰 Rate: £500.00 per day + fully expensed/subsistence’s/travel/accommodation
📍 Location: Middle East / UAE
📅 Employment Type: Contract (Resident or 8 weeks on 2 weeks off) – Ltd Co. Outside IR35 / CIS
⏲️Duration: 12-18 months
Our client
Our client are a UK-based engineering and industrial-plant business specialising in bespoke bulk materials handling systems and full process plant solutions. Their expertise covers the full project lifecycle – from feasibility studies and technical consultation through to EPCM/EPC contracts, construction, installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance.
They deliver solutions for clients across mining, cement, aggregates, food, alternative fuels, biomass, tunnelling, infrastructure, and ports, both in the UK and internationally.
This is an exciting opportunity to integrate within the end clients site projects team, and play a key role in delivering one of the largest, complex projects within aggregates processing.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Site Construction Manager to oversee the project, including civils, CDM, structural, conveyors, screens, crushers etc.
The Site Construction Manager will report to the Site Director and take ownership of multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, structural, electrical, and civil), ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead site activities across steel structures, conveyors, and plant installation.
* Ensure compliance with Zero Harm policies, CDM, and HSE standards.
* Review and approve subcontractor RAMS, Scope of Works, and Lift Plans.
* Manage daily/weekly site planning, reporting progress, and maintaining schedules.
* Issue and control site permits (Hot Works, Working at Height, etc.).
* Supervise and motivate teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
* Coordinate logistics for site deliveries, plant, and resources.
* Conduct toolbox talks, site audits, and client/contractor meetings.
* Resolve site issues relating to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.
The candidate
We’re seeking someone confident, proactive, and comfortable making decisions in a dynamic site environment.
Essential qualifications & experience:
* HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering/technical discipline.
* CSCS Black Card and SMSTS qualified.
* First Aid at Work (3-day).
* 5–10 years’ experience as an international Site Manager in construction/heavy engineering/Aggregate industries
* Strong background in steel construction, conveyors, and large plant installations.
* Skilled in reviewing and authoring RAMS, Lift Plans, and construction documentation.
* Proficiency in MS Office; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Flexible to be internationally based (UAE)
Desirable:
* IOSH/NEBOSH certification.
* AutoCAD skills.
* Experience in commissioning industrial plant.
* Knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR, ISO 9001 & 14001.
Personal qualities:
* Strong multi-tasking and prioritisation skills.
* Excellent communication – with clients, teams, and stakeholders.
* Ability to motivate teams and get the best out of people.
* Attention to detail, with a focus on delivering safely, on time, and to spec.
* Flexible to travel.
Package & Benefits
* Private accommodation
* Use of a vehicle
* Subsistence/expenses
* Travel
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