Site Manager

Description:

Site Manager | Distribution Centre Installation Project Environment
Location: Crewe, UK | Job Type: Contract - 20 weeks
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale distribution centre installation project in Crewe. The role will involve managing a complex site with 20–30 principal contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all phases of installation and commissioning.
This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced warehouse automation environment, covering conveyor systems, AS/RS solutions, and high bay racking installations.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead day-to-day site operations across a multi-contractor environment (20–30 principal contractors)
* Manage and coordinate installation and commissioning activities across warehouse automation systems
* Oversee safe delivery of conveyor systems, conveyor belts, AS/RS solutions, and high bay racking installations
* Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards at all times
* Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety management
* Liaise with project managers, stakeholders, and subcontractor teams to ensure smooth delivery
* Monitor programme progress, manage sequencing of works, and report on milestones, risks, and issues
* Maintain high standards of quality control throughout installation and commissioning phases
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Site Manager within distribution centre or warehouse installation environments
* Strong background working on conveyor systems and/or conveyor belt installations
* Experience with AS/RS (Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems)
* Experience with high bay racking systems
* NEBOSH qualification (essential)
* Valid CSCS Black or Gold Management Card (essential)
* First Aid certification (in date and valid)
* Strong understanding of site safety management in live installation environments
* Experience managing multiple subcontractors or principal contractors on large-scale sites
Nice to Have
* Experience with AutoStore systems or similar goods-to-person automation solutions
* Background in warehouse automation, intralogistics, or material handling systems
* Experience in fast-moving commissioning environments
Ideal Candidate
* Background as an installation or commissioning professional who has progressed into a Site Manager role
* Confident managing complex, multi-contractor sites with strong leadership presence
* Highly organised, proactive, and safety-focused
* Strong communicator with the ability to coordinate across multiple technical disciplines
Contract Details
* weeks
* Location: Crewe, UK
* Start: Immediate or short notice preferred