Drylining Site Manager

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill & Hill Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Drylining Site Manager to join a leading subcontractor on a £13M design and build life science and laboratories project in Oxford. You will oversee drylining, firestopping and ceiling works, ensuring on-time delivery within safety standards.

This long-term role offers secured work for at least two years, with opportunity to lead on site, coordinate with the main contractor and project team, and drive programme while maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in drylining.
• Strong on-site leadership and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage labour and subcontractors while maintaining safety.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all on-site drylining activities as a Site Manager.
• Managing labour, subcontractors, and site logistics.
• Ensuring health and safety compliance across site.
• Coordinating with the main contractor and wider project team.
• Driving programme and maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Communication skills

Organisation

Tools

CSCS Gold Card

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Drylining Site Manager - Oxford - £19M Life Science Project

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Drylining Site Manager to join a leading subcontractor on a £13M design and build life science and laboratories project based in Oxford. The scope of works includes complex drylining, firestopping and ceiling installations.

This is a long-term opportunity with a minimum of two years of secured work.

As a Drylining Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for managing site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard.

This role will suit a proactive Site Manager with a strong background in drylining and experience working on large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing all on-site drylining activities as a Site Manager
• Managing labour, subcontractors, and site logistics
• Ensuring health and safety compliance across site
• Coordinating with the main contractor and wider project team
• Driving programme and maintaining quality standards

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within drylining
• CSCS Gold Card (minimum requirement)
• SMSTS certification
• First Aid qualification
• Strong communication and organisational skills