Site Manager (FM Projects)

Overview

In this role you will lead external contractors on Mitie’s FM Projects for BAE Systems sites, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality delivery. You’ll work closely with the Mitie Project Management team to keep projects on track and minimize disruption. The role combines on-site leadership with governance of safety, documentation, and contractor performance. This is a fast-paced position at a high-profile estate, offering the chance to influence safety culture and project outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• employee benefits
• wellbeing support
• learning opportunities
• career development
• dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of external contractors to align with project plans, inductions, schedules, and site rules
• Manage contractor work through robust health and safety and CDM processes, including RAMS reviews
• Prepare, maintain and implement Construction Phase Plans (CPPs) and ensure works are properly planned and controlled
• Act as Authorised Person for Permit to Work systems, approving and signing off permits for high-risk activities
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety tours to identify hazards and maintain compliance
• Coordinate with the Mitie Project Management team, contractors and stakeholders to support delivery and resolve issues
• Monitor project progress, maintain records, and ensure documentation meets company requirements
• Inspect completed works for compliance with specifications, quality standards and customer expectations
• Support contractor performance management, providing guidance and addressing issues to meet contractual obligations
• Contribute to on-time project completion while minimising disruption to operations

Key requirements

• Proven experience as Site Manager or similar in construction, facilities management or project environments
• SMSTS certification is essential
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations, construction processes and health and safety legislation
• Experience reviewing RAMS, managing Permit to Work systems and overseeing contractor activities
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills with ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with project management systems, software and reporting tools
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator qualification would be advantageous

• leadership
• communication
• organisational skills
• CDM regulations
• RAMS reviews
• Permit to Work systems

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