Senior Site Manager – Drylining Lead on Exeter Project

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Exeter; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days holiday + bank holidays

5% employer pension contribution

Quarterly discretionary bonus

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a £3 million drylining package on a major £80 million student accommodation development in Exeter. The role is site-based, with a target to deliver safely, on time and to high standards over roughly two years.

Ideal candidates will have a strong drylining background, NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management, and SMSTS/CSCS First Aid qualifications. Competitive salary and long-term project stability offered.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent.
• SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certification.
• Strong drylining experience with deep knowledge of systems and specs.
• Experience managing large-scale construction projects.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures and site reporting systems.
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a large-scale student accommodation project.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors to achieve programme targets.
• Monitor quality, health & safety, and compliance across all drylining works.
• Maintain site documentation including progress reports, RFIs, variations, and site diaries.
• Liaise with the Principal Contractor, consultants and project team.
• Produce short-term programmes and monitor progress against milestones.
• Support and mentor site teams while maintaining strong on-site relationships.

Skills

Site coordination

Team leadership

Health & safety

MS Office

Project management software

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Job description

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead a £3 million drylining package on a major £80 million student accommodation development in Exeter. The role is site-based, with a target to deliver safely, on time and to high standards over roughly two years.

Ideal candidates will have a strong drylining background, NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management, and SMSTS/CSCS First Aid qualifications. Competitive salary and long-term project stability offered.