Senior Site Manager

Senior Site Manager — Major Industrial Refurbishment & Mezzanine Installation

Location: Exeter

Contract: Freelance

Duration: 22 weeks

Project Value: £7m

Start Date: June 8th

Role Overview

We are recruiting an experienced site‑based lead (No1 Site Manager) to support delivery of a major industrial warehouse refurbishment and mezzanine installation in Exeter. This high‑profile, fast‑paced scheme demands a confident, decisive manager who can lead on site, think independently, and drive performance across safety, quality and programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day site operations for internal refurbishment and mezzanine installation.
• Control subcontractor performance with firm, fair supervision to maximise productivity and quality.
• Champion health & safety, ensuring RAMS, permits and site documentation are current and enforced.
• Manage reporting and programme updates, including daily briefs, weekly reports and progress tracking.
• Coordinate logistics and sequencing to maintain flow and meet milestone dates.
• Liaise with Project Manager, client and delivery partners to resolve issues and maintain momentum.

Essential Requirements

• Managers CSCS card
• SMSTS
• 3‑day First Aid
• Strong IT literacy — reporting, email, document control, digital H&S systems
• Proven experience delivering construction projects of scale
• Demonstrable leadership — able to command teams with clarity and professionalism
• Flexible working — 12 days on / 2 days off rota

Candidate Profile

• Maintains high standards under pressure
• Communicates clearly and builds strong working relationships
• Thinks on their feet and makes decisive, practical on‑site decisions
• Takes pride in delivering safe, high‑quality outcomes

Opportunity

This is an excellent local opportunity with a respected tier 1 main contractor to play a pivotal role on a major industrial scheme. The role offers stability, visible responsibility on site, and the chance to influence delivery from day one.

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