Site Manager
Posted 1 week ago by Skilled Careers
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Bristol
Summary: The Site Manager role involves overseeing a 14-week demolition phase for a major industrial development in Bristol, with the potential for a long-term extension into managing new-build industrial units. The position requires strong leadership and organizational skills to ensure safety and compliance throughout the project. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing demolition or enabling works and will be involved in the full project lifecycle. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking continuity of work with a reputable regional contractor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage site operations during the demolition phase
- Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to required standards
- Coordinate subcontractors and site activities
- Maintain strict health & safety compliance and site documentation
- Liaise with project teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Manage site logistics, reporting, and daily progress tracking
- Support transition from demolition into construction phase (if extended)
Key Skills:
- Proven experience working as a Site Manager for a main contractor
- Experience managing demolition or enabling works preferred
- Background in industrial, commercial, or design & build projects
- Strong health & safety management capability
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Essential Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Manager level), First Aid at Work
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Site Manager
(Industrial New Build & Demolition)
Bristol
Contract (14 Weeks Initial) – Potential Long-Term Extension
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a large regional main contractor specialising in design and build projects.
This role will initially focus on overseeing a 14-week demolition phase ahead of a major industrial development in Bristol. Subject to performance and project progression, there is a strong opportunity for the position to extend into a longer-term role managing the subsequent new-build industrial units on the same site.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager seeking continuity of work and involvement from early enabling works through to full construction delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage site operations during the demolition phase
- Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, and to required standards
- Coordinate subcontractors and site activities
- Maintain strict health & safety compliance and site documentation
- Liaise with project teams, clients, and stakeholders
- Manage site logistics, reporting, and daily progress tracking
- Support transition from demolition into construction phase (if extended)
Requirements
- Proven experience working as a Site Manager for a main contractor
- Experience managing demolition or enabling works preferred
- Background in industrial, commercial, or design & build projects
- Strong health & safety management capability
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
Essential Certifications:
- SMSTS
- CSCS (Manager level)
- First Aid at Work
The Role Offers
- Initial 14-week contract with immediate impact
- Opportunity for long-term continuation onto new-build phase
- Work with an established regional contractor
- Involvement in a full project lifecycle from demolition through delivery
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If you are a Site Manager based within commutable distance of Bristol and interested in learning more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.