Site Manager - Civil Engineering & Fit Out

Fawkes and Reece; Brighton; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group in Brighton is seeking an experienced Site Manager or Senior Site Manager to lead a major civil engineering and construction project on the seafront. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, coordinate trades, and ensure works progress to programme while maintaining high safety standards.

The role requires hands-on experience through the trades, strong coordination of piling, concrete and RC frame packages, and the ability to manage subcontractors and site teams across

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Strong background in civil engineering and construction projects.
• Experience with piling, concrete works and/or RC frame packages.
• Fit-out experience would be highly advantageous.
• Ideally progressed from the tools into a Foreman, Supervisor or Site Management position.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Confident managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to site management.

Responsibilities

• Managing site operations across civil engineering and construction packages.
• Overseeing piling, concrete and RC frame works.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and labour.
• Managing fit-out and finishing activities where required.
• Ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Carrying out quality inspections and managing defects.
• Coordinating materials, plant, deliveries and site logistics.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team.
• Monitoring productivity and driving progress on site.

Skills

Civil/Construction mgmt

Subcontractor coordination

Health & safety leadership

Hands-on leadership

Site safety procedures

Site management mindset

Job description

Reference: BrightonSMs_1794484927
Posted: November 12, 2026

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager and Senior Site Manager to join a major civil engineering and construction project based on Brighton seafront.

The project involves a range of complex civil engineering and structural packages, including piling, concrete works and reinforced concrete (RC) frame, alongside associated building and fit-out activities.

We are looking for hands-on construction professionals who have progressed through the trades, ideally coming from a working Foreman background, and have developed into Site Management.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands construction from the ground up and can confidently manage trades, subcontractors and site operations across multiple work packages.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing site operations across civil engineering and construction packages.
• Overseeing piling, concrete and RC frame works.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and labour.
• Managing fit-out and finishing activities where required.
• Ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Carrying out quality inspections and managing defects.
• Coordinating materials, plant, deliveries and site logistics.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team.
• Monitoring productivity and driving progress on site.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Strong background in civil engineering and construction projects.
• Experience with piling, concrete works and/or RC frame packages.
• Fit-out experience would be highly advantageous.
• Ideally progressed from the tools into a Foreman, Supervisor or Site Management position.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Confident managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to site management.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a significant civil engineering project.
• Brighton seafront location.
• Opportunity to take ownership of key project packages.

Interested?

If you're a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager with a strong civil engineering background, experience in piling, concrete or RC frame works, and have worked your way up through the trades, we'd love to hear from you.