No.1 Site Manager (Industrial)

B&B Construction Recruitment Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager (No.1 on Site) in Dartford to take comprehensive responsibility for a new build warehouse project. The successful candidate will manage day-to-day site operations, oversee subcontractors, ensure health and safety compliance, and drive the project's completion in accordance with quality standards. Strong leadership and proven experience in managing new build industrial projects are required. Relevant certifications like SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a No.1 Site Manager on new build industrial or warehouse projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Essential certifications: SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Act as the lead manager on site, reporting directly to the Project Manager.
• Oversee all trades and subcontractors, ensuring works are progressing to programme.
• Manage daily site activities, logistics, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and ensure all site documentation is up to date.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor quality control and ensure works meet specification.
• Problem-solve and proactively manage issues on site.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety Compliance

Problem Solving

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

First Aid certification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager (No.1 on Site) to take full responsibility for the delivery of a new build warehouse project. The successful candidate will oversee all day-to-day site operations, manage subcontractors, ensure H&S compliance, and drive the project to completion on time and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the lead manager on site, reporting directly to the Project Manager.
• Oversee all trades and subcontractors, ensuring works are progressing to programme.
• Manage daily site activities, logistics, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and ensure all site documentation is up to date.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor quality control and ensure works meet specification.
• Problem-solve and proactively manage issues on site.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a No.1 Site Manager on new build industrial or warehouse projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid (essential).
• Ability to manage subcontractors and maintain programme.
• Reliable, proactive, and confident running a site independently