Site Manager

Build Recruitment; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Lead Site Manager for a new-build steel frame fast-food restaurant project in Thurrock, UK. The role involves managing all on-site operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, and coordinating logistics. Candidates must have proven experience in managing similar projects, strong leadership skills, and relevant certifications. Remuneration is negotiable based on day rates and paid via CIS Umbrella.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing new build steel frame projects is essential.
• Strong civils and shell-and-core background.
• Confident leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site operations and subcontractors.
• Maintain exceptional Health & Safety standards.
• Coordinate materials, logistics, and programme delivery.

Skills

Managing new build steel frame projects

Strong civils and shell-and-core background

Leadership skills

Health & Safety compliance

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black/Gold/White) certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Lead Site Manager – New Build Steel Frame Fast Food Restaurant

Location : Retail Park Near Grays / Thurrock Essex

Duration : 22 Weeks

Scope : Shell & Core Civils (No Fit‑Out)

Start Date : 12th January

We are seeking an experienced Lead Site Manager to run a new‑build, steel‑frame fast‑food restaurant project within a live retail park. The role covers civils, groundworks, drainage, steel erection, cladding, roofing, and externals, with a strong emphasis on Health & Safety compliance.

Experience in the Logistics and Warehouse or industrial sector building steel frame sheds / buildings is ideal for this role.

Key Responsibilities for the Lead Site Manager

• Manage all on‑site operations and subcontractors
• Maintain exceptional Health & Safety standards and site documentation
• Coordinate materials, logistics, and programme delivery
• Oversee quality control and ensure works meet design / spec
• Chair site meetings and provide daily / weekly updates
• Report directly to the Contracts Manager

Requirements from the Lead Site Manager

• Proven experience managing new build steel frame projects is essential to the time‑frame
• Strong civils and shell‑and‑core background
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black / Gold / White), and First Aid
• Confident leadership and communication skills
• Strong H&S and Assisting with evolving the program

Remuneration for the Lead Site Manager is negotiable day rates and paid via CIS Umbrella