Site Manager

NES Fircroft; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering staffing provider based in the UK is looking for a hands-on Site Manager/Foreman for a £30 million warehousing project near Stratford-upon-Avon. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in industrial projects over £30 million and possess strong leadership and practical skills. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining accurate site records. This is a key role requiring effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Foreman on industrial projects over £30 million.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and site safety standards.
• Ability to lead and mentor teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and ensure timely work completion.
• Conduct briefings and enforce health and safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate records of site activities and incidents.

Skills

Site management experience

Knowledge of construction processes

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

SMSTS/SSSTS certification

CSCS certification

First Aid certification (desirable)

Tools

Digital site reporting tools

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands‑on Site Manager / Foreman to support the Project Manager in delivering the civils and construction phase of our £30 million warehousing development near Stratford‑upon‑Avon. The successful candidate will have experience working on industrial projects over £30 million and will combine leadership with practical involvement on‑site.

Key Responsibilities

• Actively participate in site activities while supervising and coordinating trades and subcontractors.
• Oversee daily site operations, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, and to specification.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and enforce health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Coordinate material deliveries, logistics, and resource allocation.
• Assist with programme tracking, progress reporting, and issue escalation.
• Maintain accurate site records: labour hours, deliveries, inspections, and incidents.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, engineers, and suppliers to resolve challenges quickly.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or Foreman on industrial building projects over £30 million.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, CDM regulations, and site safety standards.
• SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS certification required; First Aid desirable.
• Ability to lead teams effectively while being prepared to step in and work alongside them when needed.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable Skills

• Hands‑on experience with modern construction techniques.
• Ability mentor and develop site teams.
• Familiarity with digital site reporting tools.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Commitment to health, safety, and environmental best practices.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market‑leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.