Site Manager

DATS Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager for the Materials Handling Sector in the UK. The role involves managing site operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in construction, exceptional communication skills, and a minimum of 5 years' experience. A competitive salary of £55,000–£60,000 along with career development opportunities is offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career development & training opportunities

Flexible benefits and wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in construction or engineering.
• Background in materials handling, conveyors, steelwork, or industrial projects.
• Flexible to travel across UK and international sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations with a strong safety-first approach.
• Manage teams, contractors, and daily site activities.
• Review RAMS, Lift Plans, and construction documentation.
• Plan and coordinate site logistics, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality.
• Drive compliance with CDM, Health & Safety and company standards.

Skills

Construction management

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

HNC / HND

CSCS Black Card

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

Site Manager – Materials Handling Sector

💷 £55,000–£60,000 | UK & International Projects

DATS are looking for a Site Manager - Materials Handling Sector to join a leading engineering team delivering large-scale projects across the materials handling sector - from quarries and ports to tunnelling and renewables.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, proactive Site Manager - Materials Handling Sector who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys taking ownership of complex technical work.

What You’ll Do

Lead site operations with a strong safety-first approach.

Manage teams, contractors, and daily site activities.

Review RAMS, Lift Plans and construction documentation.

Plan and coordinate site logistics, ensuring delivery to time, cost and quality.

Drive compliance with CDM, Health & Safety and company standards.

About You

Experienced Site Manager (5–10 years) in construction or engineering.

Background in materials handling, conveyors, steelwork, or industrial projects.

Strong communicator, problem solver and decision‐maker.

Flexible to travel across UK and international sites.

HNC / HND (minimum), CSCS Black Card, SMSTS & First Aid essential.

What’s on Offer

Salary : £55,000–£60,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career development & training opportunities

Flexible benefits and wellbeing programmes

Ready to take the lead on high-profile engineering projects as a Site Manager – Materials Handling Sector?

📩 Apply now or contact the DATS Recruitment team for more information