Site Manager

Position Details

Position:
Site Manager –

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom – Salary:
Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience) – Day Rate:
Up to £250 a day – Working Arrangement:
Site based –

Employment Type:

Permanent or Contract.

A Site Manager is required for a leading drylining contractor to oversee a £3million drylining package on a major £80million student accommodation development in Exeter. The project is expected to run for approximately 2years and forms part of a strong pipeline of upcoming work across the Southwest.

• Manage day‑to‑day site operations on a large‑scale student accommodation project.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors to ensure programme targets are achieved.
• Monitor quality, health & safety, and compliance across all drylining works.
• Maintain site documentation including progress reports, RFIs, variations, and site diaries.
• Liaise closely with the Principal Contractor, consultants, and wider project team.
• Produce short‑term programmes and monitor progress against project milestones.
• Support and mentor site teams while maintaining strong working relationships on site.

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent.
• SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certification.
• Strong drylining experience with excellent technical understanding of systems and specifications.
• Previous experience managing large‑scale construction projects.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures and site reporting systems.
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and project management software.

Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.

Quarterly discretionary bonus scheme, discussed at interview stage.

23 days holiday plus bank holidays.

5% employer pension contribution.

Long‑term project stability with further work in the pipeline.

Career development opportunities within a dynamic and growing company.