Construction Site Manager in London

Oakley Food Projects is a family-owned business dedicated to being a reliable partner for food and beverage manufacturers. We specialize in turnkey design, build, and fit-out of production, clean room, and temperature-controlled facilities, while fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued.

Summary

We are seeking a Site Manager to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the construction and fit-out of a main production facility for a popular burger restaurant chain, that meet our high standards of quality and safety. As a Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our projects align with Oakley's mission of excellence and reliability.

Responsibilities

• 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 ownership of projects from acceptance of quote through to completion.
• 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.
• Update the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and Project Risk Assessment (inc. fire).
• 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.

Certifications

• SMSTS (required)
• First Aid at Work (3-day) (required)
• IPAF 3a & 3b (preferred)
• Forklift Licence (preferred)
• Fire Marshall (preferred)

Competencies

• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently communicate with management team, sub-contractors, and clients F2F, via telephone and email.
• Able to build rapport with sub-contractors.
• Good standard of organisation and time management.
• Ability to act on own initiative and able to issue clear instructions to sub-contractors.
• Good attention to detail, ensuring work is completed and signed off against POs raised.
• Problem-solving abilities to produce creative solutions to on-site challenges.

If you're ready to take your career to the next level with Oakley Food Projects, we invite you to apply today!

• Position available from mid-Jan ‘26.
• 7-month fixed term contract with the opportunity to become permanent.
• Initial project based in Camberwell, SE5 9HR.
• On-site, Monday to Friday 8am-5pm with 60-minute unpaid lunch break.