Job Description
Site Manager (Umbrella PAYE)
Location: Near Oxford
Contract Type: 4-month initial contract (Umbrella PAYE only)
Daily Rate: £300 - £350 per day
Summary
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager for a 4-month initial contract to manage the strip-out of an empty steel frame warehouse near Oxford. The project involves demolition works, removal of mezzanine floors, and preparation of the building for conversion into a hatchling factory. The successful candidate will have proven experience working on steel-framed buildings, including concrete slab, ceilings, and M&E installations on similar projects. You will report directly to a site-based Project Manager and be responsible for overseeing all site activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining programme and quality requirements. This role is strictly Umbrella PAYE; CIS or Ltd Company payments will not be accepted. The project is due to start mid-September.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and supervise all site activities related to the strip-out and demolition of steel-framed warehouse structures
- Coordinate subcontractors and site operatives to maintain programme and quality standards
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, including asbestos removal protocols
- Oversee site logistics, welfare, and safe working practices
- Liaise with the Project Manager and other stakeholders to resolve issues and report progress
- Maintain accurate site documentation and conduct regular site briefings and toolbox talks
Skills
- Proven experience managing steel-framed building projects, including concrete slab, ceilings, and M&E works
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
- Ability to manage health and safety compliance effectively, including asbestos removal
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Experience supervising demolition and strip-out works
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Competent in site documentation and reporting
- Problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Flexibility to adapt to site requirements and work collaboratively
Certifications & Standards
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Essential
- First Aid Certification Essential
- CSCS Card Essential
- Temporary Works Certificate Essential
- Asbestos Removal Certificate Essential
Software/Tools
- Common site management and reporting tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite)
For further information or to apply, please ensure you meet the Umbrella PAYE payment condition as specified.
