Groundwork Site Manager

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ITS (Cheltenham) Ltd seeks an experienced Commercial Groundworks Site Manager to lead day-to-day delivery of groundworks and civil packages on large-scale developments. The role requires supervising site teams and subcontractors, ensuring works meet programme, quality and safety standards.

You will manage earthworks, drainage, foundations and reinforced concrete works, coordinate labour, plant and materials, and liaise with clients and consultants to maintain progress and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven site manager in commercial groundworks or civils
• Strong technical knowledge of groundworks and civils
• Experience on commercial, industrial or large-scale sites
• Knowledge of drainage, earthworks, foundations and concrete
• Experience managing subcontractors, labour and plant
• Solid health and safety awareness
• Ability to read drawings and specs
• Experience adhering to construction programmes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of commercial groundworks packages
• Supervise site teams, subcontractors and plant
• Oversee earthworks, drainage, foundations and concrete works
• Ensure RAMS and site documentation are followed
• Maintain health and safety and quality standards
• Liaise with clients, main contractors and project teams

Skills

Site management

Groundworks

Civils

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Reading drawings

Health & Safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

We are working with a well-established and highly regarded groundworks and civil engineering contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Commercial Groundworks Site Manager to join their team.

The company has an established reputation for delivering groundworks, infrastructure and civil engineering packages across commercial, industrial and large-scale developments.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager looking to join a reputable contractor with a strong pipeline of work and opportunities for long-term progression.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of commercial groundworks and civil engineering projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of commercial groundworks packages
• Supervising site teams, subcontractors and plant
• Managing earthworks, drainage, foundations and reinforced concrete works
• Overseeing roads, infrastructure and external works
• Coordinating labour, plant and materials
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with the programme
• Managing subcontractors and specialist contractors
• Ensuring RAMS and site documentation are followed
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and quality
• Liaising with clients, main contractors, consultants and project teams

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within commercial groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong technical knowledge of groundworks and civils
• Experience working on commercial, industrial or large-scale developments
• Good understanding of drainage, earthworks, foundations and concrete works
• Experience managing subcontractors, labour and plant
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
• Experience working to construction programmes
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid

Experience with reinforced concrete, deep drainage, attenuation, utilities, highways, infrastructure, earthworks and large-scale foundations would be advantageous.

The Company

You will be joining a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the commercial and industrial sectors.

Projects can include:

• Commercial developments
• Industrial units
• Warehouses and logistics parks
• Retail developments
• Business parks
• Infrastructure schemes
• Large-scale earthworks
• Groundworks and concrete packages

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on high-value projects with established main contractors and clients, alongside a supportive management team.