Facilities Site Manager — Hands-On Operations (Gateshead)

Henley Chase; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day facilities and operations of a busy site. This hands-on role requires coordinating maintenance, managing contractors and ensuring safety and compliance.

You will inspect the site regularly, keep accurate records, support budgets and procurement where needed, and liaise with clients and suppliers to keep the site fully operational. The position is permanent, full-time, with a clear career path.

Qualifications

• Experienced in Site Management, Facilities Management or Building Maintenance.
• Confident managing contractors and maintenance teams.
• Strong on health & safety and compliance.
• Organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Confident communicating with clients, contractors and colleagues.
• Practical, hands-on and proactive in their approach.
• Comfortable taking ownership of site operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the site.
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Manage subcontractors, contractors and external service providers.
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Carry out regular site inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Manage health & safety compliance across the site.
• Ensure statutory inspections, servicing and compliance requirements are maintained.
• Monitor and manage contractors' performance.
• Respond to and resolve facilities and maintenance issues.
• Maintain accurate records, reports and site documentation.
• Assist with budgets, quotations and procurement where required.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure the site remains clean, safe, compliant and fully operational.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contractors management

Health & Safety

Site Operations

Job description

Henley Chase in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day facilities and operations of a busy site. This hands-on role requires coordinating maintenance, managing contractors and ensuring safety and compliance.

You will inspect the site regularly, keep accurate records, support budgets and procurement where needed, and liaise with clients and suppliers to keep the site fully operational. The position is permanent, full-time, with a clear career path.