Site Manager

G Force Recruitment Ltd; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is looking for a motivated Site Manager to manage bulk materials handling and process plant projects. With a competitive salary of £50,000 and OTE of £67,500 - £80,000, you'll oversee multi-disciplinary teams ensuring high quality and safety across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience, qualifications in engineering, and strong leadership skills. Additional benefits include a company vehicle, 25 days holiday, and support programs.

Benefits

Van

Pension: 7.5% employer contribution

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• 5-10 years' experience as a Site Manager in construction/heavy engineering.
• Proficiency in reviewing and authoring RAMS, Lift Plans, and construction documentation.
• CSCS Black Card, SMSTS qualified & First Aid at Work (3-day).

Responsibilities

• Lead site activities across steel structures, conveyors, and plant assembly.
• Ensure compliance with Zero Harm policies, CDM, and HSE standards.
• Manage daily/weekly site planning, reporting progress.

Skills

Strong multi-tasking and prioritisation skills

Excellent communication

Ability to motivate teams

Attention to detail

Education

HNC/HND in an engineering/technical discipline

Tools

MS Office

AutoCAD

Job description

Role: Site Manager - Bulk Materials Handling & Process Plant Projects

💰 Salary: £50,000 (40hrs p/w) OTE £67,500 - £80,000 OT) + Van + Package

📍 Location: Flexible - South Yorkshire / Derbyshire / Lincolnshire / North England

📅 Employment Type: Permanent

The client

Our client is a UK-based engineering, installation and construction organisation specialising in bespoke bulk materials handling systems and full process plant solutions. Their expertise covers the full project lifecycle - from initial design engineering, and technical consultation through to EPCM/EPC contracts, construction, installation, commissioning, and long-term maintenance.

They deliver solutions for clients across mining, cement, aggregates, food, alternative fuels, biomass, steel, 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 Construction Director 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.

Construction installations may involve 10-12-hour days and working at weekends at times of busy periods.

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 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 UK wide

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000pa (OTE £67,500 - £80,000)
• Van + credit card
• Pension: 7.5% employer / 5.5% employee
• Death in service x2 salary
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (3 days reserved for Christmas/New Year)
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Employee Assistance programme for wellbeing & support

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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