Location: Near Taunton, with the contractor based in Exeter
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum + car allowance + attractive benefits
Contract type: Permanent
The Company
A growing, privately owned main contractor based in Exeter is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead a £1.5m commercial refurbishment and fit out project near Taunton. With an expanding pipeline of future projects in and around the Exeter area, this is a great opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth with genuine long-term prospects.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will lead all activities on site, overseeing the project from start to finish and reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the works, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing all on-site operations from mobilisation through to practical completion
* Leading and coordinating subcontractors and trades to maintain programme and quality
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and building regulations
* Chairing site and progress meetings with the client and design team
* Reporting progress, issues, and programme updates to the visiting Contracts Manager
* Managing site records, RAMS, and progress reporting
* Acting as the key point of contact for site-based queries throughout the project
About You
* Proven experience as a Site Manager with a main contractor, ideally on commercial refurbishment or fit out projects
* Comfortable leading a site autonomously while reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager
* Living on the M5 corridor, given the contractor's Exeter base and future project pipeline in the Exeter area
* SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (Black/Gold card) essential
* Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
* Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer
* £50,000–£55,000 per annum, dependent on experience
* Car allowance
* Attractive benefits package
* Genuine opportunity for further work through an expanding pipeline of projects in and around Exeter
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year