Site Manager

Oakley Food Projects is a family-owned business dedicated to being a reliable partner for food and beverage manufacturers. We specialize in turnkey design, build, and fit-out of production, clean room, and…

Pay rate £50,000 – £60,000/year
Contract type Contract
Posted 25 September 2026

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About this contract

Oakley Food Projects is a family-owned business dedicated to being a reliable partner for food and beverage manufacturers. We specialize in turnkey design, build, and fit-out of production, clean room, and temperature-controlled facilities, while fostering an inclusive environment where every employee is valued.

Summary

We are seeking a Site Manager to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role involves overseeing the construction and fit-out of a production facility for fresh produce, that meet our high standards of quality and safety. As a Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our projects align with Oakley's mission of excellence and reliability.

This is a PAYE fixed-term contract for the duration of the project, est. 8-months.

Candidate must be able to commute to site daily in Walsall WS2 9RX.

Responsibilities

Oversee one construction project and ensure that completed work meets the standards and quality required whilst following a project critical path and schedule requirements.

On-site ownership of projects from acceptance of quote through to completion.

On-site management of sub-contractors.

Enforcing on-site Health and Safety Management, completing on-site work permits. Making sure everyone onsite is wearing PPE.

Update the Construction Phase Plan (CPP) and Project Risk Assessment (inc. fire).

Ensure work is completed in a timely manner.

Reporting on project progress to senior managers and stakeholders, including photo evidence of this.

Conducting quality and safety inspections. Be able to interpret and understand technical drawings, ensuring work is finished to the agreed standards.

Maintaining quality control checks.

Day to day problem solving and dealing with any issues that arise.

Signing off completed work.

Certifications

SMSTS (required)

First Aid at Work (3-day) (required)

IPAF 3a & 3b (preferred)

Forklift Licence (preferred)

Fire Marshall (preferred)

Competencies

Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently communicate with management team, sub-contractors, and clients F2F, via telephone and email.

Able to build rapport with sub-contractors.

Good standard of organisation and time management.

Ability to act on own initiative and able to issue clear instructions to sub-contractors.

Good attention to detail, ensuring work is completed and signed off against POs raised.

Problem-solving abilities to produce creative solutions to on-site challenges

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