Groundworks Site Manager

Ridgeway and Co; Takeley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Long-term contract

Immediate start

Career progression

Future project pipeline

Job summary

Ridgeway & Co are seeking a Groundworks Site Manager to lead day-to-day groundworks on a long-term project in Takley, Essex. Immediate start, £300-£330 per day, long-term contract, with strong pipeline of future work.

The role requires experience as a Groundworks Site Manager, SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid at Work, plus a Full UK Driving Licence. You will oversee subcontractors, coordinate deliveries and ensure safety and compliance across the programme.

Qualifications

• Experience as Groundworks Site Manager on residential or infrastructure projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• SMSTS certified or equivalent supervisory training.
• CSCS card holder and current first aid awareness.

Responsibilities

• Managing all day-to-day groundworks operations on site.
• Coordinating subcontractors, labour, plant and material deliveries.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
• Conducting daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inspections.
• Monitoring progress and reporting to the Project Manager.
• Maintaining high health & safety and quality control.
• Liaising with clients, engineers and the wider project team.
• Managing site documentation, permits and RAMS compliance.
• Ensuring works comply with drawings and programme requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Site safety

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Groundworks Site Manager

Location: Takley, Essex
Rate: 300 - 330 per day
Contract: Long-Term
Start: Immediate

Ridgeway & Co are currently recruiting for an experienced Groundworks Site Manager to join a leading groundworks contractor on a long-term project based in Takley, Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor delivering a large-scale groundworks package from the early stages through to completion, with a strong pipeline of future work.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all day-to-day groundworks operations on site

• Coordinating subcontractors, labour, plant and material deliveries

• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification

• Conducting daily briefings, toolbox talks and site inspections

• Monitoring progress and reporting to the Project Manager

• Maintaining the highest standards of health & safety and quality control

• Liaising with clients, engineers and the wider project team

• Managing site documentation, permits and RAMS compliance

• Ensuring works comply with project drawings, specifications and programme requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Groundworks Site Manager

• Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, infrastructure and external works

• Experience working on residential or infrastructure groundworks projects

• SMSTS

• CSCS Card

• First Aid at Work

• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills

• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• 300 - 330 per day

• Long-term contract

• Immediate start

• Opportunity to work with a leading groundworks contractor

• Excellent pipeline of future projects

• Supportive project team and career progression opportunities