Site Manager - Industrial New Build (Permanent)

Location: Gateshead
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Sector: Industrial Sheds / Warehousing New Build

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to oversee the delivery of industrial shed new build projects in Gateshead. The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of site management experience, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to coordinate subcontractors, manage programme delivery, and ensure all RAMS and site documentation are compliant and up to date.

This is an oportunity to join a new developing North East company who ahve ventured inot the contracting market, strong established client relationships and a briming order book. This could be a great move for someoen who wants to grow as the company does.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead day-to-day site operations to ensure safe, efficient and timely delivery of industrial new build projects.

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Manage and coordinate subcontractors on site, ensuring quality, productivity, and adherence to project specifications.

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Maintain and manage the construction programme, monitoring progress and mitigating delays where necessary.

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Prepare, review, and implement Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS).

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Conduct daily and weekly site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety checks.

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Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, company standards, and site procedures.

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Oversee material deliveries, site logistics, and waste management.

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Liaise effectively with clients, design teams, project managers, and inspectors.

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Maintain accurate site documentation including diaries, progress reports, permits, and inspection records.

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Ensure high standards of workmanship and deliver quality results in line with project requirements.

Requirements

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Minimum 6 years' experience as a Site Manager, ideally within industrial or commercial new build environments.

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Strong background in managing subcontractor teams and site labour.

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Proven ability to manage programmes and keep projects on schedule.

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Solid understanding of construction processes and industrial steel-frame builds.

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Demonstrable experience creating and managing RAMS and safety documentation.

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SMSTS (essential).

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CSCS Manager's Card (preferred).

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First Aid at Work (preferred).

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Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

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Competent IT skills for reporting and documentation.

What We Offer

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Competitive salary package.

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Long-term, permanent role with career development opportunities.

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Supportive project team and well-structured company environment.

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Opportunity to work on significant regional industrial build projects.

For more information or a confidential chat contact Lee Hopkin