Site Manager vacancy in Wakefield (304jc)

Ex-Mill Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for construction roles is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a project in Wakefield starting in early 2026. The ideal candidate is a UK military veteran with skills in leadership, site operations, and safety management. The role emphasizes managing site activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and coordinating teams effectively. Essential qualifications include a Full UK Driving Licence, SMSTS certification, and First Aid qualification, among others.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and team management capability.
• Experience working in structured, safety-critical environments.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and plans.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations.
• Lead, brief, and coordinate site teams and contractors.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify risks and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Highly organized

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK Driving Licence

SMSTS certification

First Aid qualification

Enhanced DBS clearance

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Job description

Site Manager vacancy in Wakefield (304jc)

Site Manager (314jc) – Wakefield - £40 – 45k Pro Rata

My client is a leading company that assists clients in their demand for cleaner energy solutions for their companies and are now looking to recruit some additional Site Based Project Manager for a 5 – 6 month project based in Wakefield starting in January/February 2026.

This role would suit a UK military veteran with experience in operations, engineering, construction management, or site leadership who is comfortable taking responsibility for people, resources, safety, and delivery in a demanding environment.

You will lead and coordinate site activity on a live project, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to specification—very similar to managing personnel, equipment, and tasks on operational deployments or large-scale exercises.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, maintaining control of personnel, safety, and delivery
• Lead, brief, and coordinate site teams, contractors, and specialist trades
• Enforce health & safety, site discipline, and compliance, ensuring standards are met at all times
• Conduct regular site inspections, identifying risks, defects, or delays and implementing corrective action
• Monitor project timelines and ensure milestones are achieved
• Coordinate materials, plant, tools, and deliveries, ensuring the site remains operationally effective
• Review and interpret drawings, plans, and technical documentation
• Identify and resolve issues quickly, maintaining momentum and standards
• Produce daily reports, progress updates, and site documentation
• Liaise with engineers, inspectors, senior stakeholders, and clients
• Ensure correct use, storage, and maintenance of tools and equipment
• Support inspections and ensure follow-up actions are completed

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven leadership and team management capability
• Experience working in structured, safety-critical environments
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and plans
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Qualifications (Essential)

• Full UK Driving Licence
• SMSTS certification
• First Aid qualification
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Solar PV installation experience
• Experience on large-scale engineering or infrastructure projects
• Logistics, warehousing, or automation system experience
• Contractor and subcontractor management
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project

As this is a site-based role in an active construction environment, you will be hands-on in a fast paced and leadership focused.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk