Mobile Site Manager

CBRE; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Wakefield, Doncaster and Leeds is seeking an experienced Mobile Site Manager to own day-to-day operations across client sites. You will lead facilities teams, ensure health & safety compliance, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement, while delivering exceptional service to clients and tenants.

The role requires a proactive and confident professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at stakeholder management across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary FM teams.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and contractor management.
• Excellent client-facing skills and stakeholder management.
• Highly organized and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience managing service providers and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with clients and tenants to deliver best-in-class service.
• Attend client meetings and represent the site.
• Monitor service agreements in line with client budgets.
• Track KPIs and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate on-site subcontractors and service partners.
• Produce management reports for internal and client use.
• Ensure QA/QHSE compliance and safety drills.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Facilities management

Health & Safety

Contract management

Job description

Mobile Site Manager

• Job ID 291678


• Posted 14-Aug-2026


• Service line GWS Segment


• Role type Full-time


• Areas of Interest Engineering/Maintenance, Facilities Management


• Location(s) Doncaster - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Leeds - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Wakefield - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland


• Location Yorkshire

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Mobile Site Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day management and operational performance of our client’s property portfolio. In this role, you will ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards, deliver exceptional customer service, oversee budgets, and help drive continuous improvement across the site.

This is an opportunity for a confident and solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building strong stakeholder relationships, and takes pride in maintaining high operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients and tenants, delivering a best-in-class service experience.


• Attend client meetings and represent the site with professionalism and clarity.


• Prepare, monitor, and control service agreements in line with client budgets.


• Track and analyse KPIs, implementing corrective actions to improve performance across all buildings.


• Act as the primary point of contact for major works and projects on-site.


• Produce high-quality management reports for internal and client use.


• Work with the Building Manager and Procurement teams to ensure all external contracts meet company standards.


• Oversee FM activities on-site, coordinating subcontractors and service partners.


• Ensure work orders are created and approved before work begins.


• Attend regular internal and client meetings (daily/weekly/monthly).


• Manage daily site-based customer relationships, including Senior Technicians and the Area Manager.


• Communicate changes to site scope or service requirements to the Contract Manager.


• Support the preparation of quotes for additional works and process approvals via Web Quote.


• Coordinate approved extra works (up to £30k in value) with subcontractors.


• Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and feed into continuous-improvement initiatives.


• Maintain high standards of building fabric and upkeep within agreed budgets.


• Provide timely solutions to operational issues and support ad-hoc requests.

QHSE & Compliance

• Lead on all Health & Safety compliance for the site, including oversight of third-party service providers.


• Maintain and audit logbooks in accordance with statutory requirements.


• Keep all mandatory records up to date (e.g., asset register, emergency plans, management information).


• Plan and execute fire and evacuation drills, ensuring readiness and compliance.


• Maintain accurate and current emergency plans and site maps.


• Liaise with local authorities where required.


• Assess and manage on-site risks, including insurance-related issues.


• Work with the on-site planner to support scheduling, work allocation, and corrective actions.


• Oversee work order completion through client systems.


• Manage Avetta compliance for employees and subcontractors.


• Ensure the site team follows all QHSE processes, including PPE usage and inspection.


• Complete required documentation (e.g., OP61, OP63) monthly.


• Conduct dynamic risk assessments for jobs not covered by existing assessments.


• Escalate work requests outside the agreed scope where needed.


• Lead monthly toolbox talks and ensure all sign-offs are uploaded.


• Ensure submission of weekly hazard reports from all team members.


• Complete actions from QHSE and AGM audits within defined timeframes.


• Report all incidents and accidents, producing RCA and learning from experience documentation.

People Management

• Lead and support the on-site team, ensuring appropriate coverage at all times.


• Approve holiday requests, manage sickness reporting, and process parental leave requests.


• Obtain client approval for Engineer and Facilities Coordinator overtime and ensure recharge accuracy.


• Authorise timesheets and ensure weekly submissions (by 09:00 Monday), including hazard reports.


• Act as first point of contact for pay queries, encouraging engineers to self-check timesheets before escalating.

Who We’re Looking For

• A confident people leader with experience managing multi-disciplinary FM teams.


• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, compliance, and contractor management.


• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build strong relationships.


• Highly organised, proactive, and able to prioritise in a busy environment.


• Strong problem-solving abilities with a continuous-improvement mindset.