Site Manager

RGB Recruitment; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join their team on an 18-month fixed term contract in St Austell, Cornwall. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in delivering high-quality, large-scale projects and possess relevant certifications. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager for high-value projects (£5m+).
• Broad technical knowledge of moderne construction techniques.
• IT literate with project management systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of project management plan.
• Oversee quality management processes.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Health and safety management

Education

HNC/Degree or equivalent

SMSTS certification

First Aid at Work

CSCS card (in date)

Job description

Overview

Site Manager – St Austell, Cornwall. Competitive Salary + Package.

We are working with a leading main contractor renowned for delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across healthcare, education, commercial, leisure, and public sector sectors in search of an experienced Site Manager to join their team on an 18-month fixed term contract. Join a business that consistently delivers complex and high-profile schemes, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and collaborative working.

Responsibilities

• Leading the implementation of the project management plan, site procedures, and documentation.
• Overseeing quality management processes and ensuring compliance with specified requirements.
• Driving excellent standards of health, safety, and environmental performance on site.
• Managing direct labour and subcontractors, monitoring attendance, progress, and productivity.
• Coordinating handover schedules, keys, spares, and completion documentation.
• Maintaining accurate site diaries and allocation sheets.
• Advising on buildability and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering high-quality, large-scale projects (£5m+), ideally in sectors such as healthcare, education, commercial, or public sector.
• Broad technical knowledge of modern construction techniques.
• SMSTS, First Aid at Work, CSCS card, in date.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• IT literate, confident with project management systems and reporting tools.
• HNC/Degree, MCIOB, or equivalent professional or trade-based background.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Apply?

• Work with a respected contractor on flagship regional projects.
• Be part of a business that values professional development and progression.
• Join a collaborative team culture delivering projects that make a real difference to local communities.

For more information, or to apply confidentially, discuss with Nicky Harris, RGB Recruitment Exeter