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
1. Full day-to-day management of the site as the lead and sole Site Manager
2. Delivery of warehouse and office refurbishment works to programme and budget
3. Coordination and supervision of all subcontractors and trades on site
4. Management of site logistics, access, deliveries, and work sequencing
5. Ensuring works are completed in line with specifications, drawings, and standards
Health, Safety & Compliance
6. Overall responsibility for H&S compliance on site
7. Implementing and enforcing RAMS, risk assessments, and method statements
8. Maintaining site records, permits, and statutory documentation
9. Acting as Fire Warden and Temporary Works Coordinator where required
10. Managing asbestos awareness requirements and controls
11. Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and food production site protocols
Programme & Quality Control
12. Managing the 12-week construction programme and short-term planning
13. Monitoring progress, identifying risks, and driving recovery where required
14. Carrying out inspections, snagging, and quality assurance checks
15. Coordinating final completion, handover, and close-out documentation
Communication & Reporting
16. Reporting progress, issues, and risks to the visiting Project Manager
17. Liaising directly with the client and on-site stakeholders
18. Maintaining strong communication across subcontractors and suppliers
19. Representing the project in a professional and proactive manner at all times
Required Qualifications & Certifications
Essential
20. SMSTS
21. CSCS (Black or Gold preferred)
22. First Aid at Work
Desirable
23. Fire Warden
24. Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
25. Asbestos Awareness
Experience & Background
26. Proven experience as a Standalone Site Manager
27. Strong background in warehouse, industrial, or office refurbishments
28. Experience working in food production or regulated environments preferred
29. Confident managing fast-track refurbishment projects up to £1.5m
30. Comfortable working independently with minimal day-to-day supervision
Personal Attributes
31. Highly organised and proactive
32. Strong leadership and decision-making skills
33. Safety-driven with excellent attention to detail
34. Confident communicator with a professional approach
35. Able to manage pressure and tight programmes effectively