Civil Site Manager

The Orchard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company is seeking an experienced Civils Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations in Manchester. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in civil construction, demonstrating leadership and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, maintaining compliance, and ensuring project specifications are met. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive management environment, with opportunities to engage in high-quality construction projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Supportive management team

Opportunity to work on high-quality projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, drainage, utilities, roads, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades on site.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations across civil construction works.
• Coordinate subcontractors, direct labor, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Civil construction management

Safety legislation knowledge

Leadership skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification

Tools

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Black or Gold Card)

First Aid at Work

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civils Site Manager with a strong civil construction background to manage day-to-day site operations on projects based in Manchester around the surrounding area. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and in accordance with all relevant regulations and company standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations across civil construction works
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers
• Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, drawings, and specifications
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Carry out site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings
• Monitor quality control and ensure works meet required standards
• Manage site logistics, materials, and plant
• Liaise with the Project Manager, engineers, and design teams
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and documentation
• Identify and resolve site issues efficiently to avoid delays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil construction
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, drainage, utilities, roads, or infrastructure projects
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and trades on site
• Excellent understanding of health & safety legislation and best practice
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Problem‑solving mindset with a hands‑on approach, SMSTS (essential)
• CSCS (Black or Gold Card preferred)
• First Aid at Work (preferred)
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification (desirable)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and package
• Supportive management team and clear project structure
• Opportunity to work on high-quality civil construction projects