Site Manager – Construction / Infrastructure / Industrial
Projects (211cm) - UK (Project-Based) - £ Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
Overview
Our client is seeking experienced Site Managers to
support the delivery of a strong pipeline of construction and infrastructure
projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for a practical,
delivery-focused professional with experience managing live construction sites,
coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on
time, and to the highest quality standards.
Projects span a range of sectors, including industrial,
logistics, data centres, defence, energy, civil engineering, refurbishment,
infrastructure, and major building developments.
This role is particularly well suited to ex-military
personnel with leadership experience gained within engineering, construction,
infrastructure, logistics, or operational environments.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the
day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery
while maintaining programme, quality, and compliance standards.
Working closely with Project Managers, subcontractors,
consultants, and client representatives, you will coordinate all site
activities and provide visible leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Site Operations
• Manage
day-to-day operations across live construction projects.
• Coordinate
subcontractors, direct labour, suppliers, and site logistics.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on
programme, within scope, and to the required quality standards.
• Plan
labour, materials, and plant requirements to support efficient site delivery.
Health, Safety & Compliance
• Promote
and maintain a strong health, safety, environmental, and quality culture.
• Conduct
site inductions, toolbox talks, and regular site inspections.
• Review
and implement RAMS, permits, and safe systems of work.
• Ensure
compliance with statutory and client safety requirements.
Programme & Project Delivery
• Monitor
progress against programme milestones.
• Identify
delays, risks, and constraints, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support
look-ahead planning and short-term scheduling activities.
• Maintain accurate site records,
progress reports, site diaries, and photographic evidence.
Stakeholder Management
• Liaise
with Project Managers, Construction Managers, consultants, clients, and
subcontractors.
• Coordinate site activities to ensure
effective communication and smooth project delivery.
• Support
project handover, snagging, and completion activities.
What Client’s Looking For
• Proven experience as a Site Manager,
Construction Manager, Works Manager, General Foreman, or similar site
leadership role.
• Strong background in construction,
civil engineering, infrastructure, industrial, logistics, defence, energy,
refurbishment, or major building projects.
• Excellent understanding of site
operations, subcontractor coordination, and construction sequencing.
• Experience managing live construction
sites with responsibility for health and safety, programme delivery, and
quality.
• Ability
to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong
organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Practical,
proactive, and solutions-focused approach.
• Willingness
to travel or work on project sites across the UK.
Essential Qualifications
• SMSTS
• CSCS
Card
• First
Aid at Work
• Full UK
Driving License
Desirable
• Temporary
Works Supervisor or Coordinator
• IOSH or
NEBOSH qualification
• Experience
working under Principal Contractor environments
• NEC
contract experience
• Experience delivering industrial,
logistics, data centre, defence, energy, or infrastructure projects
Ideal Backgrounds
This opportunity would suit candidates from:
• Construction
and civil engineering
• Infrastructure
and utilities
• Industrial
or manufacturing projects
• Defence
construction and estate management
• Data
centre or mission-critical environments
It is also highly suited to former Armed Forces
personnel, including:
• Royal
Engineers
• REME
• RAF
Airfield Support and Infrastructure
• Royal
Navy Engineering and Facilities Management
• Former
military supervisors or senior NCOs with responsibility for site operations,
engineering, logistics, or infrastructure delivery.
Military candidates with experience leading teams,
coordinating resources, maintaining compliance, and delivering operational
objectives will find many of their skills directly transferable to this role.
The Opportunity
• Join a
growing portfolio of major construction and infrastructure projects.
• Work
across a diverse range of high-profile developments.
• Long-term
career progression within an expanding project delivery environment.
• Competitive
salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to apply operational
leadership skills in a challenging and rewarding civilian role.
How to Apply
If you have experience leading construction or
infrastructure projects and are looking for your next challenge, we welcome
your application. Contact Charles McKinney at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd or via
email charles@ex-mil.co.uk
https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8467/site-manager-construction-infrastructure-industrial-projects