Site Manager

To take full responsibility for the safe, compliant, and commercially successful delivery of structural steel mezzanine floor installations from site mobilisation through to practical completion and handover.

The Site Manager is the single point of accountability on site, responsible for managing all installation activities, labour and subcontractors, ensuring that projects are delivered:

Safely and in full compliance with CDM Regulations

To the required quality standards and specification

In line with programme and key milestones

Within agreed budgets and commercial targets

The role requires strong leadership, proactive problem solving, and full ownership of site performance across safety, programme, quality, and cost.

Act as the lead representative on site, taking full control of day-to-day operations

Direct and manage all subcontractors and installation teams to ensure efficient delivery

Ensure installation of structural steel and mezzanine systems is carried out in accordance with design and specification

Maintain a visible leadership presence on site, driving high standards of performance and behaviour

Take full ownership of the construction programme, including short-term planning and sequencing

Identify and manage critical path activities, ensuring progress is maintained

Develop and issue look-ahead programmes (2-week minimum)

Proactively manage constraints and implement recovery plans where required

Coordinate with internal teams (design, production, logistics) to ensure alignment with site activities

Lead a proactive safety culture, ensuring zero tolerance for unsafe behaviours

Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations (2015) and all company procedures

Prepare and manage RAMS, COSHH assessments, and site documentation

Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and regular safety briefings

Undertake regular site inspections, audits, and near miss reporting

Ensure all operatives and subcontractors are inducted and competent

Monitor labour productivity and resource levels against programme and budget

Identify and elevate risks to cost and programme at the earliest opportunity

Maintain accurate records to support variations, compensation events, and claims

Ensure all changes, instructions, and site events are formally notified in line with contract requirements

Support the commercial team in protecting the company’s financial position

Ensure all works are delivered to the required quality standards and specifications

Identify and manage non-conformances, implementing corrective actions

Minimise defects through proactive supervision and quality control

Manage snagging and ensure timely close-out to achieve practical completion

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders

Always represent the company in a professional and competent manner

Attend and contribute to site meetings, providing clear updates on progress and risks

Manage client expectations and resolve site issues effectively

Review drawings and identify buildability and sequencing issues

Contribute to design, planning, and coordination meetings

Plan and implement site setup including welfare, logistics, and access

Ensure all project documentation is in place prior to commencement

Coordinate deliveries in line with installation sequence

Check and reconcile materials to minimise waste and delays

Report shortages, damages, or discrepancies immediately

Produce accurate and timely weekly site reports, including:

Progress vs…