Site Manager

AndersElite; Blackpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Blackpool is hiring an experienced Site Manager for a structural steel painting and refurbishment project. The role involves managing on-site operations, supervising teams, and ensuring the project adheres to health and safety standards. Ideal candidates should have proven experience in similar projects and hold relevant certifications. Competitive package with a contract starting late October 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing structural steel painting/refurbishment projects.
• Experience of working on live environment projects.
• Strong knowledge of rope access systems and sand/grit blasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations for steel painting and refurbishment.
• Supervise specialist teams including rope access operatives.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Health & safety management

Education

Relevant certifications (SSSTS/SMSTS, IRATA, ICATS)

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Site Manager – Structural Steel Painting & Refurbishment

Location: Blackburn, Lancashire

Contract: 6 months Freelance - Start date Late October 2025

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a large-scale structural steel painting and refurbishment project. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be responsible for managing on-site operations, coordinating teams, and ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations for steel painting and refurbishment works, managing specialist sub-contractors.
• Supervise and coordinate specialist teams including rope access operatives, cradle operatives, and blasting crews.
• Oversee surface preparation, sand/grit blasting, and protective coating application.
• Ensure strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Monitor progress, quality, and budgets; report regularly to project management & client.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors, and stakeholders on project status and compliance.
• Manage site documentation, permits, and risk assessments.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience managing structural steel painting/refurbishment projects.
• Experience of working on live environment projects.
• Strong knowledge of rope access systems, cradle work, and sand/grit blasting techniques.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrable track record in health & safety management on complex worksites.
• Relevant certifications (SSSTS/SMSTS, IRATA, ICATS or equivalent) are required with IOSH also an advantage.

Please contact Mark Warrington on (phone number removed) for more information on this vacancy.

Job Information

• Job Title: Site Manager
• Company: AndersElite
• Location: Blackpool, Lancashire
• Posted: Sep 22nd 2025
• Closes: Oct 23rd 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Contract
• Hours: Full Time