Job Description

Site Manager – Manufacturing / Engineering / Construction

Location: Irlam, Manchester

Start Date: 6th July 2026

Duration: Until January 2027

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Site Manager Required for Complex Manufacturing Facility Project

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Construction to oversee a complex multi-phase project within a manufacturing environment in Irlam, Manchester.

The project involves the subdivision of an operational warehouse facility into two separate manufacturing units for Tenmat / Diamorph, requiring close coordination with the client, contractors, engineers, and Principal Designers throughout all phases of delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and safety-focused Site Manager with experience managing works in live industrial environments, including machinery relocations, temporary works, structural construction, and industrial services modifications.

Essential Qualifications & Certifications

* SMSTS

* CSCS Card

* First Aid at Work

* Temporary Works Coordinator / Supervisor Experience

* IPAF

* PASMA

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

* NEBOSH or IOSH Qualification

* Fork Lift Truck Licence (Counterbalance / Unicorn)

* LOLER Experience (NPORS N019, CPD, RoSPA Accredited or equivalent)

* Experience with lifting operations, lifting plans and crane lifts

* Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems, lock-off procedures and isolation protocols

Project Overview

The project will be done over 3 phases from enabling works through to construction of office and meeting rooms. A lot of the scope of works will include the below:

* Machinery isolations and relocations

* Mechanical engineering pipework alterations

* Site-wide HV electrical shutdown

* LV panel modifications

* Lock-off, isolation permits and safe systems of work management

* Demolition of existing single-storey blockwork structure

* Construction of two new single-storey blockwork structures

* Sprinkler system modifications

* Industrial services alterations including water, gas, compressed air, electrical services

* Coordination with client and contractor Principal Designers

* Construction of a two-storey blockwork office facility

* Cladding removal and installation

* Industrial roofing works

Key Responsibilities

* Day-to-day site management and coordination of all subcontractors

* Health, safety and environmental management

* Permit-to-work and isolation procedure management

* Programme management and progress reporting

* Coordination of weekend shutdown activities

* Liaison with client representatives, Principal Designers and project stakeholders