Site Manager

Rogers McHugh; Manchester; On-site; GBP 64,575 - 101,475; Part time

Job summary

Rogers McHugh is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a complex manufacturing facility project in Irlam, Manchester. The freelance/contract position covers multiple phases from enabling works through construction, with close coordination across client, contractors, engineers, and Principal Designers.

Ideal candidate has a strong background in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Construction, with live plant experience, machinery relocations, temporary works, and experience in live industrial

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualification required.
• CSCS card held.
• First Aid at Work trained.
• Experience as Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor.
• IPAF certification.
• PASMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day site management and coordination of all subcontractors.
• Health, safety and environmental management on site.
• Permit-to-work and isolation procedure management.
• Programme management and progress reporting.
• Coordination of weekend shutdown activities.
• Liaison with client representatives, Principal Designers and project stakeholders.
• Quality assurance and project documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to required quality standards.

Skills

Site coordination

Health & safety

Programme management

Stakeholder liaison

Job description

Site Manager – Manufacturing / Engineering / Construction

Location: Irlam, Manchester
Start Date: 6th July 2026
Duration: Until January 2027
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Site Manager Required for Complex Manufacturing Facility Project

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Construction to oversee a complex multi-phase project within a manufacturing environment in Irlam, Manchester.

The project involves the subdivision of an operational warehouse facility into two separate manufacturing units for Tenmat / Diamorph, requiring close coordination with the client, contractors, engineers, and Principal Designers throughout all phases of delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and safety-focused Site Manager with experience managing works in live industrial environments, including machinery relocations, temporary works, structural construction, and industrial services modifications.

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor Experience
• IPAF
• PASMA

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• NEBOSH or IOSH Qualification
• Fork Lift Truck Licence (Counterbalance / Unicorn)
• LOLER Experience (NPORS N019, CPD, RoSPA Accredited or equivalent)
• Experience with lifting operations, lifting plans and crane lifts
• Manufacturing or engineering project experience
• Experience managing works within live operational facilities
• Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems, lock-off procedures and isolation protocols

Project Overview

The project will be done over 3 phases from enabling works through to construction of office and meeting rooms. A lot of the scope of works will include the below:

• Machinery isolations and relocations
• Mechanical engineering pipework alterations
• Compressed air and water service modifications
• Site-wide HV electrical shutdown
• Lock-off, isolation permits and safe systems of work management
• Demolition of existing single-storey blockwork structure
• Construction of two new single-storey blockwork structures
• Sprinkler system modifications
• Industrial services alterations including:
  • Water
  • Gas
  • Compressed Air
  • Electrical Services
• Machinery relocations
• Coordination with client and contractor Principal Designers
• Construction of a two-storey blockwork office facility
• External works
• Cladding removal and installation
• Industrial roofing works
• Working at height activities

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day site management and coordination of all subcontractors
• Health, safety and environmental management
• Permit-to-work and isolation procedure management
• Programme management and progress reporting
• Coordination of weekend shutdown activities
• Liaison with client representatives, Principal Designers and project stakeholders
• Quality assurance and project documentation
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards