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