Groundwork Site Manager

ZipRecruiter; Luton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist groundworks contractor is expanding their operations team and seeking a Groundworks Site Manager in Luton. This role involves managing a £2.6m contract, ensuring safety and quality standards are met while coordinating with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate will possess the necessary certifications and have substantial management experience in similar projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a management role.
• Experience managing £2m projects.
• Must live locally to the area.

Responsibilities

• Conduct design reviews for scope gaps/clashes.
• Lead short-term programming tasks.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and ensure quality assurance.

Skills

Client-facing

Health & Safety (RAMS)

Quality Assurance

Education

SMSTS qualification

First Aid qualification

Job description

Job Description

Client: Our client is a specialist groundworks and builders work contractor. The business was established 18 months ago by an ex-Director of a multi-million-pound contractor. Turnover is currently at £5 million.

They are a dynamic, growing business. After a successful period of winning work, they are looking to expand their operations team and are seeking a Groundworks Site Manager.

Role: Groundworks Site Manager – Luton - £280 - £300 per day

The successful candidate will manage a £2.6m contract involving the demolition of an existing skate park, installation of new underground drainage, and site leveling and filling, preparing for a new skate park installation.

Responsibilities:

1. Design Review (scope gaps / clashes)
2. Short-term programming
3. Health & Safety (RAMS)
4. Sub-contractor coordination
5. Quality Assurance
6. Liaising with client team and sub-contractors
7. Progress meetings with sub-contractors

The ideal candidate:

• Must have SMSTS and First Aid qualifications
• Experience managing £2m projects previously
• Client-facing
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a management role
• Live locally to the area