Site Manager

G Force Recruitment Ltd; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Site Manager for bulk materials handling and process plant projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in construction, specifically in steel structures and large plant assembly. You will be responsible for overseeing project teams, ensuring safety compliance, and delivering projects on time. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a car allowance and healthcare options.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience as a Site Manager in construction/heavy engineering.
• Proven experience in steel construction and industrial plant assembly.
• Qualified with CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Lead site activities on steel structures and plant installations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
• Manage site planning and report progress effectively.

Skills

Decision-making in dynamic environments

Strong communication skills

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Education

HNC/HND in engineering/technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Role

Site Manager - Bulk Materials Handling & Process Plant Projects

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + £5,000 car allowance, healthcare, pension, and benefits
Location: Flexible - Essex / Hertfordshire / Suffolk / Southeast England (ideally in reach of an international airport)
Employment Type: Permanent

The client

Pour client are a UK-based engineering and industrial-plant business specialising in bespoke bulk materials handling systems and full process plant solutions. Our expertise covers the full project lifecycle - from feasibility studies and technical consultation through to EPCM/EPC contracts, construction, installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance.

We deliver solutions for clients across mining, cement, aggregates, food, alternative fuels, biomass, tunnelling, infrastructure, and ports, both in the UK and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team with decades of experience and play a key role in delivering large, complex projects across multiple industries.

The Role

We're looking for a motivated and ambitious Site Manager to oversee projects across the UK and Europe, including steel structures, conveyors, storage facilities, and industrial plant installations.

The Site Manager will report to the Group Construction Manager and take ownership of multi-disciplinary teams (mechanical, structural, electrical, and civil), ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site activities across steel structures, conveyors, and plant assembly.
• Ensure compliance with Zero Harm policies, CDM, and HSE standards.
• Review and approve subcontractor RAMS, Scope of Works, and Lift Plans.
• Manage daily/weekly site planning, reporting progress, and maintaining schedules.
• Issue and control site permits (Hot Works, Working at Height, etc.).
• Supervise and motivate teams to deliver on time, within budget, and to the required quality.
• Coordinate logistics for site deliveries, plant, and resources.
• Conduct toolbox talks, site audits, and client/contractor meetings.
• Resolve site issues relating to quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Projects may involve 9 days on / 4 days off rotations and travel within the UK and overseas.

The candidate

We're seeking someone confident, proactive, and comfortable making decisions in a dynamic site environment.

Essential qualifications & experience

• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in an engineering/technical discipline.
• CSCS Black Card, SMSTS qualified & First Aid at Work (3-day).
• 5-10 years' experience as a Site Manager in construction/heavy engineering.
• Strong background in steel construction, conveyors, and large plant assembly & commissioning of industrial plant.
• Skilled in reviewing and authoring RAMS, Lift Plans, and construction documentation.
• Proficiency in MS Office; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (AutoCAD etc).
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification & Knowledge of ATEX/DSEAR, ISO 9001 & 14001 (desirable)

Personal qualities

• Strong multi-tasking and prioritisation skills, excellent communication - with clients, teams, and stakeholders.
• Ability to motivate teams and get the best out of people.
• Attention to detail, with a focus on delivering safely, on time, and to spec.
• Flexible to travel.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car allowance: £5,000
• Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee
• Healthcare: BUPA cover (with option to add spouse) & Death in service cover
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas/New Year)
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Employee benefits platform (discounts on cinema, gyms, shopping) & Long Service Awards & Employee Recognition Scheme (ELITE Awards)

Interested?

Send your CV to the G Force Recruitment team via CV Library. One of our specialist consultants will be in touch shortly.

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