Site Manager

Vibrant Recruits Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee industrial refrigeration systems in Exeter. This role involves managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in refrigeration and applicable supervisory experience, with benefits including a permanent position and competitive daily rates for contract work.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Healthcare

Salary sacrifice pension

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial refrigeration or large mechanical plant installation.
• Ability to coordinate work effectively and represent contractors professionally.
• Experience with mechanical/electrical installation teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day site operations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Coordinate subcontractors and internal personnel for installation works.
• Ensure all site documentation is current and compliant.
• Liaise with contractors for planning and monitoring of works.
• Conduct site safety audits and address issues.
• Perform hands-on tasks related to refrigeration systems.

Skills

Strong background in industrial refrigeration

Ability to plan and coordinate work on active sites

Confident communication skills

Knowledge of H&S and CDM requirements

Experience overseeing mechanical/electrical teams

Willingness to travel

Education

SMSTS qualification preferred

Job description

Site Manager

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the installation and modification of industrial refrigeration systems for our client on their major customer sites. Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below. This position will suit a hands‑on engineer who has moved into site supervision or project delivery and enjoys leading works on site, coordinating contractors, and ensuring safe, compliant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day site operations to maintain a safe, organised and professional working environment.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors and internal personnel carrying out mechanical and electrical installation works.
• Ensure all site documentation is current and compliant, including RAMS, permits and safe systems of work.
• Distribute and verify engineering drawings, specifications and layouts, ensuring all work is carried out to latest revisions.
• Liaise with main contractors and end users to plan works, monitor progress and maintain programme.
• Support pre‑commissioning and commissioning activities of refrigeration, chiller and associated plant.
• Conduct site safety audits and close out actions in a timely manner.
• Carry out occasional hands‑on tasks such as pressure testing, glycol draining, evacuation and charging activities as required.

Qualifications

• Strong background in industrial refrigeration, chiller or large mechanical plant installation (other refrigeration industries considered).
• Ability to plan and coordinate work on active sites.
• Confident communication and the ability to represent the contractor professionally.
• Knowledge of H&S and CDM requirements.
• Experience overseeing mechanical / electrical installation teams.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home when required.
• SMSTS qualification preferred.

Location

Ideally Southwest / Exeter, however, open to candidates across the UK (must be willing to work away).

Employment

This role can be offered as: Permanent position with excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, healthcare, salary sacrifice pension and more! Contract role, day rate: £250–£300 per day (depending on experience) covering December 2025 – June / July 2026.

How to Apply

If you’re a Site Manager ideally with a background in Industrial Refrigeration please get in contact to discuss this fantastic opportunity ASAP.