Senior Site Manager Project Manager

Peterhead
3 days ago
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Oakley Food Projects are here to meet the needs of food, drink and pharmaceutical manufacturers in the UK looking to move, expand and future-proof their production facilities.

We are looking for a hands on, enthusiastic and proactive Senior Site Manager / Project Manager to successfully manage the construction refurbishment of a project, ensuring all work is completed on time and to the highest standard. In this role you will represent Oakley on site, taking ownership of site management from acceptance of quote through to completion, with responsibilities including:

  • Oversee one construction project and ensure that completed work meets the standards and quality required whilst following a project critical path and schedule requirements.

  • On-site management of sub-contractors.

  • Enforcing on-site Health and Safety Management, completing on-site work permits. Making sure everyone onsite is wearing PPE.

  • Keeping the site, canteen and toilet facilities clean and tidy.

  • Ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

  • Reporting on project progress to senior managers and stakeholders, including photo evidence of this.

  • Conducting quality and safety inspections.

  • Be able to interpret and understand technical drawings, ensuring work is finished to the agreed standards.

  • Maintaining quality control checks.

  • Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise.

  • Signing off completed work.

    We invite those with the following experience to please submit your CV.

  • Recent, UK based senior site management experience in the construction commercial, fit out sector is desired.

  • Must have a UK clean driving license and own vehicle.

  • Excellent ability to communicate with management, sub contractors and clients, via face to face, telephone and email.

  • Able to think on their feet and problem solve challenges that may occur.

  • Knowledge and experience of CDM regulations.

  • Expertise within on site H&S.

  • CSCS Construction Management Black Card.

  • SMSTS certification.

  • IOSH / NEBOSH certification.

  • First Aid at Work certification.

  • Forklift experience and evidence of this (desired).

  • IPAF valid certification (desired).

    The role is a fixed term contract for the length of 7 months, with the chance to become a permanent role providing the candidate is successfully able to complete the project and has the willingness to take on a further project, wherever it may be throughout the UK.

    Position available from June '25.

    7 month fixed term contract with the opportunity to become permanent.

    Initial project based in Peterhead, AB42 1DW .

    On-site, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with 60-minute unpaid lunch break.

    £60,000 - £80,000 per annum

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