Site Manager
Your new company
A leading contractor specialising in creating into smart, high-performance storage environments, they design and build everything from shelving and racking to lockers and mezzanines. They have engineering expertise and solutions used across major industries.
Your new role
Site Manager required to deliver a major Automated Shuttle Racking System installation. As Site Manager, you will take ownership of a complex industrial fit-out involving automation, structural steelwork, conveyors, and warehouse infrastructure. You will be required to coordinate multiple technical disciplines to ensure a seamless, high-performance automated storage solution. We require a manager with strong on-site leadership, technical awareness, and the ability to drive progress across civil, mechanical, electrical, and automation teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality, and programme compliance
- Coordinate activities across civil works, MEP teams, automation partners, and equipment suppliers
- Manage installation of racking structures, working closely with shuttle system partners and conveyor/AMR suppliers
- Ensure all works meet engineering drawings, specifications, and strict rack tolerances
- Liaise with the automation integrator to track progress, handovers, and interface milestones.
- Lead site safety: inductions, toolbox talks, compliance checks, and incident reporting
- Maintain accurate documentation including permits, reports, inspections, and safety records
- Resolve on-site issues, escalate risks, and support decision-making for critical activities.
- Assist with commissioning, testing, and integration alongside automation engineers and OEMs
- Proven experience managing industrial or warehouse fit-out projects, ideally involving automated racking
- Background in civil, mechanical, or electrical construction
- Strong understanding of racking systems, automation, conveyors, and warehouse infrastructure
- Confident working with multiple subcontractors and technical teams on a live site
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, layouts, and interface documentation
- Competent with MS Project, AutoCAD, and engineering/construction software
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid
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