Site Manager

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Yeovil, Somerset, is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a £2 million drylining package on a major project. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure works are delivered on time and to high standards.

The role requires NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management, SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid, with strong drylining knowledge and excellent leadership.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent.
• SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certification.
• Strong drylining experience with technical understanding of systems.
• Good health and safety procedures and site reporting systems.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations on a £2 million drylining package.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant and subcontractors to hit programme targets.
• Monitor quality, health & safety, and compliance across works.
• Maintain site documentation including progress reports, RFIs, variations and diaries.
• Liaise with Principal Contractor, consultants and project team.
• Produce short-term programmes and monitor milestones.
• Support and mentor site teams while maintaining strong on-site relationships.

Skills

Drylining experience

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Education

NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

Location: Yeovil, Somerset, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Day Rate: Up to £250 per day

Working Arrangement: Site based

Employment Type: Permanent or Contract

A Site Manager is required for a leading drylining contractor to oversee a £2 million drylining package on a major project based in Yeovil. The project forms part of a strong pipeline of work across the South West, offering excellent longer-term opportunities within the business. With a turnover of approximately £65 million and around 150 members of staff, the company operates from multiple offices across the UK.

This role would suit an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in drylining, capable of managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.

Site Manager Job Overview

• Manage day-to-day site operations on a £2 million drylining package.
• Coordinate labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors to ensure programme targets are achieved.
• Monitor quality, health & safety, and compliance across all drylining works.
• Maintain site documentation including progress reports, RFIs, variations, and site diaries.
• Liaise closely with the Principal Contractor, consultants, and wider project team.
• Produce short-term programmes and monitor progress against project milestones.
• Support and mentor site teams while maintaining strong working relationships on site.

Site Manager Job Requirements

• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent.
• SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certification.
• Strong drylining experience with excellent technical understanding of systems and specifications.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures and site reporting systems.
• Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and project management software.

Site Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.
• Contract option available at up to £250 per day.
• Quarterly discretionary bonus scheme for permanent employees, discussed at interview stage.
• Strong pipeline of further work across the South West.
• Career development opportunities within a dynamic and growing company.