Site Manager

Site Manager (314jc) – Wakefield - £40 – 45k Pro Rata

My client is a leading company that assists clients in their demand for cleaner energy solutions for their companies and are now looking to recruit some additional Site Based Project Manager for a 5 – 6 month project based in Wakefield starting in January/February 2026.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

This role would suit a UK military veteran with experience in operations, engineering, construction management, or site leadership who is comfortable taking responsibility for people, resources, safety, and delivery in a demanding environment.

You will lead and coordinate site activity on a live project, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to specification—very similar to managing personnel, equipment, and tasks on operational deployments or large-scale exercises.

Key Responsibilities

* Take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, maintaining control of personnel, safety, and delivery

* Lead, brief, and coordinate site teams, contractors, and specialist trades

* Enforce health & safety, site discipline, and compliance, ensuring standards are met at all times

* Conduct regular site inspections, identifying risks, defects, or delays and implementing corrective action

* Monitor project timelines and ensure milestones are achieved

* Coordinate materials, plant, tools, and deliveries, ensuring the site remains operationally effective

* Review and interpret drawings, plans, and technical documentation

* Identify and resolve issues quickly, maintaining momentum and standards

* Produce daily reports, progress updates, and site documentation

* Liaise with engineers, inspectors, senior stakeholders, and clients

* Ensure correct use, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment

* Support inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed

This would be an ideal role for someone who has a background in Royal Engineers, REME or Royal Navy or RAF Engineering or Construction roles. Ideally you will probably be an NCO/Officer with site, project, or troop leadership experience

Essential Skills & Experience

* Proven leadership and team management capability

* Experience working in structured, safety-critical environments

* Ability to read and understand technical drawings and plans

* Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills

* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

* Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Qualifications (Essential)

* Full UK Driving Licence

* SMSTS certification

* First Aid qualification

* Enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable (Not Essential)

* Solar PV installation experience

* Experience on large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects

* Logistics, warehousing, or automation system experience

* Contractor and subcontractor management

* Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

As this is a site-based role in an active construction environment, you will be hands-on in a fast paced and leadership focused.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed)