Site Manager

Site Manager – Commercial Refurbishment & Fit Out | Near Taunton | £1.5m Project Location: Near Taunton, with the contractor based in Exeter Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum + car allowance + attractive benefits Contract type: Permanent The Company A growing, privately owned main contractor based in Exeter is looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead a £1.5m commercial refurbishment and fit out project near Taunton. With an expanding pipeline of future projects in and around the Exeter area, this is a great opportunity to join a business at an exciting stage of growth with genuine long-term prospects. The Role As Site Manager, you will lead all activities on site, overseeing the project from start to finish and reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the works, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on programme, and to the required quality standards. Key responsibilities include: * Managing all on-site operations from mobilisation through to practical completion * Leading and coordinating subcontractors and trades to maintain programme and quality * Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and building regulations * Chairing site and progress meetings with the client and design team * Reporting progress, issues, and programme updates to the visiting Contracts Manager * Managing site records, RAMS, and progress reporting * Acting as the key point of contact for site-based queries throughout the project About You * Proven experience as a Site Manager with a main contractor, ideally on commercial refurbishment or fit out projects * Comfortable leading a site autonomously while reporting into a visiting Contracts Manager * Living on the M5 corridor, given the contractor's Exeter base and future project pipeline in the Exeter area * SMSTS, First Aid, and CSCS (Black/Gold card) essential * Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills * Full UK driving licence What's on Offer * £50,000–£55,000 per annum, dependent on experience * Car allowance * Attractive benefits package * Genuine opportunity for further work through an expanding pipeline of projects in and around Exeter