Job Description
Position: Site Manager
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Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
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Salary: Up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)
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Day Rate: Up to £250 a day
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Working Arrangement: Site based
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Employment Type: Permanent or Contract
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A Site Manager is required for a leading drylining contractor to oversee a £3 million drylining package on a major £80 million student accommodation development in Exeter. The project is expected to run for approximately 2 years and forms part of a strong pipeline of upcoming work across the Southwest. With a turnover of £65 million and approximately 150 members of staff, the company operates from multiple offices across the UK.
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This role would suit an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in drylining, capable of managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to a high standard.
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Site Manager Job Overview
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- Manage day-to-day site operations on a large-scale student accommodation project.
- Coordinate labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors to ensure programme targets are achieved.
- Monitor quality, health & safety, and compliance across all drylining works.
- Maintain site documentation including progress reports, RFIs, variations, and site diaries.
- Liaise closely with the Principal Contractor, consultants, and wider project team.
- Produce short-term programmes and monitor progress against project milestones.
- Support and mentor site teams while maintaining strong working relationships on site.
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Site Manager Job Requirements
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- NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management or equivalent.
- SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and First Aid certification.
- Strong drylining experience with excellent technical understanding of systems and specifications.
- Previous experience managing large-scale construction projects.
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures and site reporting systems.
- Strong communication, organisation, and leadership skills.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and project management software.
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Site Manager Salary & Benefits
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- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience.
- Quarterly discretionary bonus scheme, discussed at interview stage.
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Long-term project stability with further work in the pipeline.
- Career development opportunities within a dynamic and growing company.
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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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