Site Manager
St Austell
Cornwall
Competitive Salary + Package
We are working with a leading main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and public sector sectors in search of an experienced Site Manager to join their team on an 18-month fixed term contract. Join a business that consistently delivers complex and high-profile schemes, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and collaborative working.
The Role
You will take ownership of site activities to ensure successful delivery of projects — safely, on time, to budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading the implementation of the project management plan, site procedures, and documentation.
* Overseeing quality management processes and ensuring compliance with specified requirements.
* Driving excellent standards of health, safety, and environmental performance on site.
* Managing direct labour and subcontractors, monitoring attendance, progress, and productivity.
* Coordinating handover schedules, keys, spares, and completion documentation.
* Maintaining accurate site diaries and allocation sheets.
* Advising on buildability and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
About You
We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
* Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering high-quality, large-scale projects (£5m+), ideally in sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, or public sector.
* Broad technical knowledge of modern construction techniques.
* SMSTS, First Aid at Work, CSCS card, in date.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
* IT literate, confident with project management systems and reporting tools.
* HNC/Degree, MCIOB, or equivalent professional or trade-based background.
* Full UK driving licence.
Why Apply?
Work with a respected contractor on flagship regional projects.
Be part of a business that values professional development and progression.
Join a collaborative team culture delivering projects that make a real difference to local communities.
For more information, or to apply confidentially, discuss with Nicky Harris, RGB Recruitment Exeter.