Smithsgloucester
Site Manager - Demolition
Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full-time
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- EmployerSmithsgloucester
- LocationGloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull-time
- Employer posted
Who are we?
Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.
Are you an experienced Site Manager with a passion for delivering demolition projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards? We’re looking for an experienced Demolition Site Manager to take ownership of dynamic projects, from smaller works through to large-scale, technically challenging demolitions.
This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role, leading teams, managing risk, and ensuring every project is delivered on time, on budget, and above expectations.
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Responsibilities for the job role of Site Manager:
As the key leader across your projects, you will:
Drive project and site success from mobilisation through to completion
Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality at all times
Develop and implement method statements, risk assessments, and demolition plans
Ensure full compliance with health & safety and environmental regulations
Lead and coordinate subcontractors, workforce, and plant operations
Monitor progress and adapt plans to keep projects on track
Conduct inspections, audits, and toolbox talks to uphold best practice
Build strong relationships with clients, engineers, local authorities, and stakeholders
Manage waste, recycling, and sustainable disposal practices
Control budgets, resources, and procurement effectively
Respond to challenges such as structural instability, hazardous materials, or restricted access
Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and compliance records
Ensure all personnel are trained, competent, and properly certified for their roles
Enforce a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices
Collaborate with internal departments to support overall business success
What can we offer you?
Life Assurance Scheme
Free on-site Parking
Corporate gym membership discount
Annual Salary Review
Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
Boot allowance
Earn Additional Annual Leave with Length of Service
Progression opportunities
24 hour unlimited access to mental health support
What are our core values?
If these values align with yours you are in the right place!
Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.
Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.
Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.
Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.
Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.
Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.
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