Site Manager - Commercial - 26 week contract

RG Setsquare; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a £2 million refurbishment of a commercial distribution centre in Kent. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills and necessary certifications (SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid). The role offers a competitive day rate, with a start date as soon as possible. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.

Qualifications

• Must manage the refurbishment project standalone.
• Deliver project reports to the contract manager.
• Work under tight deadlines and manage trade.
• Conduct toolbox talks and raise permits.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full installation of racking systems and conveyor belts.
• Ensure quality assurance on site.
• Conduct site inductions for the workers.
• Report deliverables to the visiting contract manager.

Skills

Project delivery

Trade management

Health & Safety influence

Short term programming

Site inductions

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS qualification

First Aid qualified

Job description

I am currently in need of a Site Manager to manage a 2 million refurbishment of a commercial distribution centre in Kent. The works involved will include the full installation of a racking system and conveyor belts within a newly built warehouse and it is due to PC in July 2026.

The Candidate - must be capable of delivering the project standalone reporting into a visiting contract manager and be able to do sequencing, short term programming, trade management, site inductions, raise permits, toolbox talks, work to tight deadlines, influence H&S on site, Q/A etc.

Site tickets required are SMSTS, CSCS & First Aid qualified.

My client are looking to pay a competitive day rate and are looking to start the suitable candidate ASAP.

If you are keen to get more details on the position please send me a copy of your CV to (url removed)

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.