Project Site Manager

Randstad UK; Swindon; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CV editing on request

Dedicated team throughout role

Paid holiday

Restaurant and retail discounts

Referral bonus £300

Career progression opportunities

Competitive pay

Job summary

DS Smith Packaging on Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, is seeking a hands-on Project Site Manager for a 12-month contract to deliver a major CDM project on site. You will manage installation, removal and upgrade of manufacturing equipment while ensuring safety, compliance and contractor performance.

The ideal candidate has IOSH Managing Safely, an engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical), and proven experience in RAMS review and CDM coordination.

Qualifications

• IOSH Managing Safely and CDM knowledge are essential.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
• Engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical required.

Responsibilities

• Permit management: issue and close permits for contractors.
• Review RAMS and approve or reject for projects.
• Oversee deliveries and material/machinery movements.
• Coordinate daily works and update project planner.
• Deliver site inductions and maintain safety checks.
• Manage site maintenance, chemicals and flammables.
• Lead toolbox talks and investigate incidents.

Skills

IOSH Managing Safely

CDM regulations

Leadership

Contractor management

RAMS review

MS Office

Engineering qualification

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you a dedicated and experienced Site Manager with a background in Manufacturing or engineering?

We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Project Site Manager to join the DS Smith team for a 12-month contract. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful and compliant delivery of a major Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) project on site, providing essential contractor support and expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Role: Project Site Manager

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW

Hours: Flexibility is needed as you will be working any 5 days out of 7 from 7.30am - 6pm

Salary: £550 - £680 per day

This is a hands on contractor management role to support the leadership team during the delivery of a specific project and the ideal candidate will be someone who has previous experience as a project site manager, managing the installation, removal and upgrade of manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Permit Management: Issue & closure of permits to contractors
• RAMS: Review all RAMs and approve or reject
• Deliveries: Oversee deliveries & collection of materials, vehicles, skips & machinery
• CDM Management: Update project planner with progress reports, coordinate daily works, daily audits
• Site Inductions: Delivery of all site inductions
• General site maintenance: Vehicle checks, responsible for chemicals and flammables
• Tool box talks
• Incident/accidents investigations

Essential requirements:

• IOSH Managing Safely
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder skills
• Previous experience of contractor management
• Competent with MS office

Desirable:

• NEBOSH
• Experience of AutoCAD

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday
• Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts
• Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend
• Opportunity for progression into permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check.