Civil Site Manager

Orchard Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Civils Site Manager to oversee civil construction projects in Manchester. Responsibilities include managing daily site operations, supervising subcontractors, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and resolving site issues. Candidates should have prior experience in civil construction, relevant certifications like SMSTS, and strong leadership skills. This position offers long-term work opportunities with competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Long-term work opportunities

Supportive management team

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.
• Problem-solving mindset with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations across civil construction works.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, engineers, and design teams.
• Identify and resolve site issues efficiently to avoid delays.

Skills

Site management experience

Civil construction knowledge

Health & safety legislation understanding

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS Certification

First Aid at Work certification

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.

Key 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

Required Experience & Skills

• 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

Qualifications

• SMSTS (essential)
• CSCS (Black or Gold Card preferred)
• First Aid at Work (preferred)
• Relevant construction or civil engineering qualification (desirable)

What We Offer

• Manchester‑based projects with long‑term work opportunities
• Competitive salary and package
• Supportive management team and clear project structure
• Opportunity to work on high‑quality civil construction projects