Site Manager

Involve Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A national contractor is seeking a reliable Site Manager to oversee construction projects in the food retail sector. This role involves managing daily site operations, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and liaising with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retail construction, particularly in live environments, and possess essential certifications such as SMSTS and CSCS. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting new builds and refurbishments in the retail industry.

Qualifications

• Experience managing retail construction projects, especially in food retail.
• Strong leadership skills to drive performance on-site.

Responsibilities

• Daily management of site operations, labour, and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.

Skills

Management of retail construction projects

Leadership skills

Health & Safety compliance

Site documentation management

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS (Gold/Black)

First Aid Certification

Job description

Involve Recruitment are actively looking for a reliable and experienced Site Manager to join a national contractor on a temporary basis, delivering new build, extension, and refurbishment projects in the food retail sector. The role involves overseeing live construction sites, often in operational retail environments, with a strong focus on quality, safety, and programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Daily management of site operations, labour, and subcontractors

• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification

• Maintain high standards of health & safety, site housekeeping, and quality assurance

• Liaise with the client, supply chain, and internal project teams

• Manage site documentation, permits, and daily reports

• Coordinate logistics, deliveries, and materials

Requirements:

• Demonstrable experience managing retail construction projects, ideally in food retail

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to drive performance on-site

• SMSTS, CSCS (Gold/Black), and First Aid essential

• Experience working in live store environments (preferred)

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally as needed

Project Types:

• Supermarket new builds

• Store extensions and phased refurbishments

• Fast-track fit-outs in operational environments