Lead Site Manager – Main Contractor
Taunton|Devon/Somerset borders £55,000 – £65,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits
JHR Recruitment is working with a well-established, privately owned main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Lead Site Manager to take responsibility for a key project in Taunton.
The Project
You will lead the delivery of a £5m design & build scheme, commercial steel frame scheme. This is a technically focused project requiring strong coordination, programme management, and attention to detail to ensure minimal disruption and high-quality execution.
The Role
As Lead Site Manager, you will take full site responsibility, reporting to a visiting contracts manager and overseeing all site operations from start to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day site activities and subcontractors
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification
- Coordinating trades and managing site logistics on a live environment
- Driving quality standards and ensuring compliance with design requirements
- Monitoring progress and reporting to senior management
- Maintaining strong client relationships on site
- Ensuring all H&S procedures and company policies are adhered to
About You
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager / Lead Site Manager with a main contractor
- Experience delivering commercial or public sector new build projects
- Strong knowledge of design & build projects
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualified
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to lead teams and drive programme on site
What's on Offer
- Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
- Car allowance
- Company benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a stable, privately owned contractor
- Strong pipeline of secured regional work
This is a great opportunity to join a business known for its quality delivery and supportive culture, with real opportunity for progression.
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Taunton|Devon/Somerset borders £55,000 – £65,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Benefits
JHR Recruitment is working with a well-established, privately owned main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the South West. Due to continued growth and a secured pipeline of work, they are looking to appoint an experienced Lead Site Manager to take responsibility for a key project in Taunton.
The Project
You will lead the delivery of a £5m design & build scheme, commercial steel frame scheme. This is a technically focused project requiring strong coordination, programme management, and attention to detail to ensure minimal disruption and high-quality execution.
The Role
As Lead Site Manager, you will take full site responsibility, reporting to a visiting contracts manager and overseeing all site operations from start to completion.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing day-to-day site activities and subcontractors
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to specification
- Coordinating trades and managing site logistics on a live environment
- Driving quality standards and ensuring compliance with design requirements
- Monitoring progress and reporting to senior management
- Maintaining strong client relationships on site
- Ensuring all H&S procedures and company policies are adhered to
About You
- Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager / Lead Site Manager with a main contractor
- Experience delivering commercial or public sector new build projects
- Strong knowledge of design & build projects
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualified
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Ability to lead teams and drive programme on site
What’s on Offer
- Salary: £55,000 – £65,000
- Car allowance
- Company benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a stable, privately owned contractor
- Strong pipeline of secured regional work
This is a great opportunity to join a business known for its quality delivery and supportive culture, with real opportunity for progression.
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