Project Site Manager

Are you a dedicated and experienced Site Manager with a background in Manufacturing or engineering? We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Project Site Manager to join the DS Smith team for a 12-month contract.…

Pay rate £550 – £680/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 October 2026

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Are you a dedicated and experienced Site Manager with a background in Manufacturing or engineering?

We are seeking a highly competent and motivated Project Site Manager to join the DS Smith team for a 12-month contract. You will be instrumental in ensuring the successful and compliant delivery of a major Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) project on site, providing essential contractor support and expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Role: Project Site Manager

Location: DS Smith Packaging, Mill Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3EW

Hours: Flexibility is needed as you will be working any 5 days out of 7 from 7.30am - 6pm

Salary: £550 - £680 per day

This is a hands on contractor management role to support the leadership team during the delivery of a specific project and the ideal candidate will be someone who has previous experience as a project site manager, managing the installation, removal and upgrade of manufacturing equipment.

Responsibilities:

* Permit Management: Issue & closure of permits to contractors

* RAMS: Review all RAMs and approve or reject

* Deliveries: Oversee deliveries & collection of materials, vehicles, skips & machinery

* CDM Management: Update project planner with progress reports, coordinate daily works, daily audits

* Site Inductions: Delivery of all site inductions

* General site maintenance: Vehicle checks, responsible for chemicals and flammables

* Tool box talks

* Incident/accidents investigations

Essential requirements:

* IOSH Managing Safely

* Strong understanding of CDM regulations

* Engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)

* Experience reviewing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans.

* Excellent leadership and stakeholder skills

* Previous experience of contractor management

* Competent with MS office

Desirable:

* NEBOSH

* Experience of AutoCAD

Benefits:

* Advice and editing on your current CV

* Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role

* Paid holiday

* Exclusive online services including restaurant and retail discounts

* Chance to receive £300* for referring a friend

* Opportunity for progression into permanent roles

* Competitive rates of pay

Does this role sound interesting? Apply today and a member of the team will be in contact if you meet our requirements.

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, DBS check and reference check

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