Site Manager - Demolition

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.

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.