Civil Site Manager

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions; Wales; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established utilities contractor is seeking a skilled Civil Site Manager to manage various civil engineering projects on-site in Southwest Wales. The role involves compliance with safety regulations, effective coordination with teams, and maintaining project quality. The ideal candidate will have substantial civil engineering experience, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills. A competitive day rate of £450-£600 is offered, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Civil Site Manager or equivalent, ideally with National Grid projects.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and quality assurance.
• Possession of required safety qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage all civil engineering works on-site.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements.
• Coordinate effectively with suppliers and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

Civil engineering experience

SMSTS certification

TWS certification

Job description

Overview

Are you a skilled and experienced Civil Site Manager and ready for your next career move?

Join a well-established utilities contractor, on a contract basis, to enhance your skills and abilities whilst playing a crucial role in our client's commitment to excellence. This opportunity will allow you to work on-site from our client's main substation, located in Southwest Wales, in which you will be building your portfolio of works by working on a variety of projects surrounding the National Grid.

Key Details

• Competitive day rate ranging from £450-£600 (subject to experience).
• On-site working arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all civil engineering works, occurring on-site, with the inclusion of drainage, utilities, earthworks, surfacing, setting out, and other related activities.
• Ensure all works comply with relevant environmental, health and safety, and quality requirements, whilst also nurturing on-site safety principles.
• Allow for effective coordination with suppliers and subcontractors, observe project progress, document on-site performance, and control all materials and resources.
• Inspect site programmes, locate all risks and concerns, suggest corrective strategies, and ensure the project sticks to assigned timelines.
• Collaborate with design professionals, project managers, stakeholders, and clients to ensure effective communication and issue and concern resolution.
• Put together concise site documentation and reports, ensuring it remains up to date and accurate, whilst also conducting site meetings to ensure project alignment.

Requirements

• Profound experience as a Civil Site Manager, or an equivalent position, ideally within civil engineering projects, with a focus on the National Grid.
• Strong understanding of environmental principles, CDM regulations, health and safety legislation, and quality assurance.
• Possession of SMSTS, SR163 previous nomination, Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS), 3-day Full First Aid training, HSG47, SR163, and NG NSI 8 Full qualifications.
• Sound communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage project teams, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
• Must have organisational skills, with an ability to work under pressure, whilst maintaining project quality and assuming a proactive mindset.