Job vacancy – Site Manager
Position: Site Manager
Reference: AMacs1918
Location: Slough
Salary: £43,000 – £50,000 per annum
Location: UK-wide (national travel required)
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project / Site Manager to join a growing organisation specialising in mechanical and electrical engineering services within hazardous and highly regulated environments.
The business delivers end‑to‑end solutions including consultancy, project management, installation, and maintenance of specialist engineering systems across a range of sectors such as defence, aviation, rail, water, and emergency services.
This is a hands‑on role responsible for overseeing projects across the UK, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery from inception through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects from initial brief through to completion
- Prepare quotations, cost estimates, and scopes of work in line with client requirements
- Manage commercial performance, ensuring projects remain within budget
- Monitor project expenditure including labour, materials, subcontractors, and equipment
- Identify and mitigate cost and delivery risks
- Ensure projects meet planned financial and operational targets while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Develop, implement, and monitor project plans and schedules
- Coordinate and supervise project teams and subcontractors
- Provide on‑site leadership and ensure safe and efficient delivery
- Allocate tasks and monitor performance against required standards
- Liaise with clients to define requirements and deliver tailored solutions
- Track progress and report on milestones, risks, and issues
- Produce and review risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work
- Source materials, negotiate pricing, and place orders through approved processes
- Ensure all suppliers and contractors are properly vetted and inducted
- Maintain safe, clean, and compliant site conditions in line with relevant regulations
- Ensure all documentation and internal systems are accurately maintained
- Provide technical guidance and support to site teams
This role involves UK-wide travel. Projects will be allocated as locally as possible, however overnight stays during the week will be required, with accommodation and meals provided.
Requirements
- Proven experience in project or site management within a technical or engineering environment
- SSSTS or SMSTS certification
- NEBOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification
- Experience producing and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office
- Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
- Understanding of CDM regulations (or equivalent project safety frameworks)
- Experience leading teams and subcontractors on site
- Technical understanding of mechanical or industrial installations
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to obtain security clearance
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership with a practical, hands‑on approach
- Highly organised with excellent time management
- Confident communicator at all levels
- Problem solver with the ability to adapt in fast‑paced environments
- Team‑focused with a proactive attitude
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