Site Manager – Factory Expansion (10-Month)

Ganymede Solutions Ltd.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Site Manager for a 10-month contract to deliver a factory expansion and fit-out in a live food manufacturing environment.

You will own day-to-day site delivery from mobilisation through commissioning and handover, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring production continuity, safety and quality. The role demands strong site leadership, risk management, and the ability to work across interfaces with clients, design teams and factory

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on industrial or manufacturing projects.
• Experience in a live operational setting; food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical or another hygiene-controlled environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, subcontractor management, site logistics and programme control.
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation, quality assurance and environmental requirements.
• Able to manage multiple interfaces and communicate effectively with clients, factory teams and site operatives.
• Decisive, organised and solutions-focused with strong commercial awareness and record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site delivery from mobilisation through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant, materials, logistics and temporary works against the programme.
• Manage works within and adjacent to a live facility while protecting production, personnel and product integrity.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards through inductions, briefings, RAMS reviews, permits and inspections.
• Act as the key site contact for the client, design team, project manager, commercial team and factory stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, identify risks early and implement practical recovery plans where required.
• Oversee quality inspections, records, snagging and close-out to achieve a right-first-time handover.
• Coordinate building, structural, mechanical, electrical and process-work interfaces.
• Control access, deliveries, segregation, housekeeping and welfare in a hygiene-critical environment.
• Lead site meetings and provide clear updates on safety, quality, programme and resources.

Skills

Site management experience

Industrial/manufacturing projects

Safety and hygiene awareness

Stakeholder communication

Project coordination

Education

SMSTS

CSCS card

First Aid at Work

Construction management qualification or trade background

Temporary Works Coordinator / lifting / fire marshal (advantage)

Job description

Ganymede Solutions Ltd. is recruiting an experienced Site Manager for a 10-month contract to deliver a factory expansion and fit-out in a live food manufacturing environment.

You will own day-to-day site delivery from mobilisation through commissioning and handover, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring production continuity, safety and quality. The role demands strong site leadership, risk management, and the ability to work across interfaces with clients, design teams and factory