One.site appoints Mitchell Smith as Managing Director

One.site has appointed Mitchell Smith Managing Director, marking a leadership change at the construction workforce management software company.

Smith succeeds PJ Farr, who has become Executive Chairman. Most recently Head of Product and Operations, Smith has been with the business since its early years.

The appointment comes as One.site looks to strengthen its position in software used by housebuilders, developers and construction contractors to manage workforce processes and site safety. The company is a sister business of UK Connect.

One.site replaces paper-based systems on construction sites with digital workflows. Its app is used for worker onboarding, inductions, sign-in, and reporting safety observations.

The company says its remote induction process allows site operatives to complete profiles, verify CSCS cards and finish inductions before arriving on site. The aim is to reduce delays at site entry and cut manual administration for site managers.

It also offers digital sign-in tools to replace paper forms, along with systems for storing contractor certifications and keeping health and safety information up to date. Its observation reporting function lets workers log and track safety issues in real time.

One.site says automating induction work has saved site managers across the industry a collective 7,400 working days, equivalent to about GBP £2.96 million in salary savings for housebuilders.

The company operates in a part of the construction technology market that has drawn growing attention as contractors and developers seek to improve compliance and reduce paperwork. Digital systems that record who is on site, manage worker records and track safety processes are becoming a larger area of spending for firms looking to tighten control over operational risk.

As Managing Director, Smith will oversee day-to-day operations and growth strategy, while managing relationships with customers, partners and other stakeholders. His promotion signals that One.site is elevating an executive with product and operational experience as it enters its next stage.

Smith said the business would remain focused on customer experience as it builds on its existing software offering, and acknowledged Farr's role in shaping the company before the handover.

"It's a privilege to be entrusted with leading One.site into its next phase. PJ has been instrumental in building the business into what it is today, and I'm proud to have the opportunity to continue that work alongside our talented team. Our focus now is to work with our customers to ensure we deliver the best experience possible and keep driving the company forward," said Mitchell Smith, Managing Director of One.site.

Farr described the appointment as part of a broader leadership plan. His move to Executive Chairman leaves Smith responsible for the company's operational running.

"Mitchell's knowledge and experience at One.site made him the ideal person for this role. This transition is part of a long-term strategy to strengthen our leadership team, and I'm excited for what the future holds," said PJ Farr, Executive Chairman of One.site.

Farr added that Smith's understanding of customer needs was central to the decision.

"Mitchell has been integral to the business's success to date and has a deep understanding of the operational challenges our customers face. His appointment as Managing Director is thoroughly deserved, and I look forward to him leading us into an extremely bright future," said Farr.