Civils Site Manager

Stonbury; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist water infrastructure company in the UK is looking for an experienced Civils Site Manager to oversee civil engineering projects in Skelmersdale. This role involves managing on-site activities, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and supporting project delivery from pre-construction to post-construction. Ideal candidates must have proven experience, hold an SMSTS certificate, and be skilled in managing high-risk environments.

Benefits

Up to £52k per annum

Training and advancement opportunities

24 days’ annual leave, rising to 25 after two years

Healthcare cash scheme

Death in service benefit

Pension contribution of 6%

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civils construction sites.
• Experience in overseeing subcontractor management.
• Physically fit to enter confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing all on-site activities.
• Conduct site audits and monitor compliance.
• Review and sign on to site files and project documentation.

Skills

Management of civils construction sites

SMSTS certificate

Construction drawing interpretation

Temporary works management

Risk management

Health and safety regulations

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting a Civils Site Manager to join our Delivery team in Skelmersdale, working on a newly awarded framework with United Utilities.

• Up to £52k doe
• Work van + fuel card
• Training and advancement opportunities

We deliver specialist and sustainable, water asset and infrastructure solutions within the water, wastewater and environment sectors.

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for overseeing and managing all on-site activities related to civil engineering projects, ensuring they are completed in line with all company and client standards.

• Utilise specialist civils experience and capability to site manage the delivery of complex civils schemes between the value of £100k-£5m.
• Working in a reactive environment, assist the Civils Project Manager to fulfil client requirements in a multi-site capacity from pre-construction to post-construction.
• Conduct site audits, identifying and escalating issues a necessary, and close out issues and actions in a proactive manner.
• Review and sign on to site files, including but not limited to the project programme, RAMS, CPPs, and quality documentation.
• Act as temporary works supervisor as and when required.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, safety bulletins, etc.
• Liaise with project management and commercial team members to assist in the formulation of CEs and measures as required.
• Conducting regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and health and safety compliance.
• Support with the purchase of materials and equipment.

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience managing civils construction sites
• Hold an SMSTS certificate
• Experience in requesting permits, conducting site inductions, and overseeing subcontractor management
• Experience in reading and interpreting construction drawings
• Experience with temporary works management, and hold Temporary Works Supervisor qualification
• Experience in reviewing and amending RAMS
• Strong understanding of quality assurance, health and safety regulations, and CDM Regulations
• Physically fit to enter confined spaces and access works on a construction site
• Ability to identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with safe systems of work
• Skilled in operating safely in high-risk environments
• Full UK driving licence

What we're offering

• Up to £52k per annum
• Training and advancement opportunities
• 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 25 after two years
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Benifex Platform - voucher schemes that run throughout the year, including the Technology Scheme, Dental Plan, and the Bike Scheme.
• Discounts on retail, shopping, gym access and cinema tickets
• 6% company pension contribution

There’s never been a more exciting time to join us. With increasing investment in water, wastewater, and environmental infrastructure, we’re growing fast - and we’re looking for passionate people to grow with us.