At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee a complex manufacturing project, managing subcontractors and ensuring safety standards.
- Company: Join a leading firm in the manufacturing and engineering sector.
- Benefits: Competitive freelance pay, flexible working hours, and hands-on project experience.
- Other info: Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with potential for future projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on a significant project while enhancing your management skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management with relevant certifications like SMSTS and CSCS.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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, Ro SPA Accredited or equivalent)
- Experience with lifting operations, lifting plans and crane lifts
- Manufacturing or engineering project experience
- Experience managing works within live operational facilities
- 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
- Compressed air and water service modifications
- Site-wide HV electrical shutdown
- 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
- Machinery relocations
- Coordination with client and contractor Principal Designers
- Construction of a two-storey blockwork office facility
- External works
- Cladding removal and installation
- Industrial roofing works
- Working at height activities
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
- Quality assurance and project documentation
- Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards
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