Site Manager

Neos Recruitment Ltd; Redruth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

NEOS Engineering are seeking a Site Manager to oversee a major quarry and heavy industrial project near Redruth, Cornwall. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate mechanical, electrical, civils and steelwork subcontractors, and ensure safety and quality standards align with the programme.

Ideal candidates will have a background in quarrying or heavy industry, strong CDM knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within construction, industrial installations or engineering projects.
• Background in quarrying, mining, aggregates, rail, steelwork, bulk materials handling or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, construction site safety and compliance.
• SMSTS essential
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification highly desirable
• Experience overseeing mechanical, electrical, civils or steelwork subcontractors
• Confident managing site teams, coordinating multiple trades and maintaining programme
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills
• Hands-on approach with the ability to resolve site issues and keep works progressing

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations on a major quarry / heavy industrial project
• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, civils and steelwork packages
• Ensuring all site activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with the construction programme
• Reviewing RAMS, managing permits, delivering toolbox talks and maintaining site compliance
• Monitoring site progress and reporting on daily activities, delays and any issues
• Coordinating site labour, subcontractors, materials and equipment to keep works moving
• Supporting installation, inspection, commissioning and QA activities where required
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring work meets the required quality standards
• Driving health, safety and environmental standards across all site activities
• Liaising with the client, site teams and subcontractors to resolve day-to-day site issues

Skills

SMSTS

Site management

Leadership

Coordination

Safety management

Job description

Site Manager – Quarry & Heavy Industrial

Redruth, Cornwall

Contract – Day Rate DOE

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a leading contractor delivering complex quarry, heavy industrial and bulk materials handling projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to oversee site activities on a major project in the Redruth area of Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a quarrying, mining, aggregates, heavy industrial, rail, steelwork or M&E construction background who is confident managing site teams, coordinating subcontractors and maintaining high standards of health & safety on technically challenging installations.

The successful candidate could come from a mechanical, electrical, civils or M&E installation background, providing they have strong site management experience and a solid understanding of CDM regulations, construction safety and site compliance.

The Role:

• Managing day-to-day site operations on a major quarry / heavy industrial project
• Supervising and coordinating subcontractors across mechanical, electrical, civils and steelwork packages
• Ensuring all site activities are completed safely, efficiently and in line with the construction programme
• Reviewing RAMS, managing permits, delivering toolbox talks and maintaining site compliance
• Monitoring site progress and reporting on daily activities, delays and any issues
• Coordinating site labour, subcontractors, materials and equipment to keep works moving
• Supporting installation, inspection, commissioning and QA activities where required
• Carrying out site inspections and ensuring work meets the required quality standards
• Driving health, safety and environmental standards across all site activities
• Liaising with the client, site teams and subcontractors to resolve day-to-day site issues

The Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within construction, industrial installations or engineering projects
• Background in quarrying, mining, aggregates, rail, steelwork, bulk materials handling or heavy industrial environments
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, construction site safety and compliance
• SMSTS essential
• TWC / Temporary Works Coordinator qualification highly desirable
• Experience overseeing mechanical, electrical, civils or steelwork subcontractors
• Confident managing site teams, coordinating multiple trades and maintaining programme
• Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills
• A hands‑on approach with the ability to resolve site issues and keep works progressing

The Benefits:

• Contract opportunity with a day rate dependent on experience
• Opportunity to work on a major quarry / heavy industrial project in Cornwall
• Potential for further contract opportunities across a growing project portfolio