Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager — Major Industrial Refurbishment & Mezzanine Installation

Location: Exeter

Contract: Freelance

Duration: 22 weeks

Project Value: £7m

Start Date: June 8th

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experience site‑based lead (No1 Site Manager) to support delivery of a major industrial warehouse refurbishment and mezzanine installation in Exeter.

This is a high‑profile, fast‑paced scheme that demands a confident, decisive manager who can lead on site, think independently, and drive performance across safety, quality and programme.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead day‑to‑day site operations for internal refurbishment and mezzanine installation.

* Control subcontractor performance with firm, fair supervision to maximise productivity and quality.

* Champion health & safety, ensuring RAMS, permits and site documentation are current and enforced.

* Manage reporting and programme updates, including daily briefs, weekly reports and progress tracking.

* Coordinate logistics and sequencing to maintain flow and meet milestone dates.

* Liaise with Project Manager, client and delivery partners to resolve issues and maintain momentum.

Essential Requirements

* Managers CSCS card

* SMSTS

* 3‑day First Aid

* Strong IT literacy — reporting, email, document control, digital H&S systems

* Proven experience delivering construction projects of scale

* Demonstrable leadership — able to command teams with clarity and professionalism

* Flexible working — 12 days on / 2 days off rota

Candidate Profile

We want a confident, organised and proactive site leader who:

* Maintains high standards under pressure

* Communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships

* Thinks on their feet and makes decisive, practical on‑site decisions

* Takes pride in delivering safe, high‑quality outcomes

Opportunity

This is an excellent local opportunity with a respected tier 1 main contractor to play a pivotal role on a major industrial scheme. The role offers stability, visible responsibility on site, and the chance to influence delivery from day one.

Please give Dan a call on the number provided