Highways Site Manager in Manchester

Energy Jobline ZR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Manchester is seeking a Site Manager to oversee key operations on major highways projects. The role demands extensive experience in civil engineering, certifications in safety management, and the ability to lead teams effectively. Candidates will enjoy working in a supportive environment with opportunities for career progress and participation in high-profile infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive day rate or salary

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive team environment

Long-term project pipeline

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing highways or civil engineering projects.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Gold or Black), and First Aid certification required.
• Strong understanding of temporary works, traffic management, and CDM regulations.
• Ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations on a major highways scheme.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage site teams.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety standards.
• Report to the Project Manager and manage stakeholder communication.
• Drive programme delivery and site progress reporting.

Skills

Managing highways or civil engineering projects

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Gold or Black) certification

First Aid certification

Temporary works knowledge

Traffic management understanding

CDM regulations knowledge

Team leadership

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

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Job Description

Your new company

You’ll be joining a leading civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex highways and infrastructure projects across the UK. With a growing portfolio in the North West, they are committed to safety, innovation, and quality delivery.

Your new role

As Site Manager, you’ll take ownership of day‑to‑day site operations on a major highways scheme. You’ll coordinate subcontractors, manage site teams, ensure compliance with health & safety standards, and drive programme delivery. You’ll report to the Project Manager and play a key role in stakeholder communication and site progress reporting.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Proven experience managing highways or civil engineering projects
• SMSTS, CSCS (Gold or Black), and First Aid certification
• Strong understanding of temporary works, traffic management, and CDM regulations
• Ability to lead teams, manage subcontractors, and deliver to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What you’ll get in return

• Competitive day rate or salary (depending on contract type)
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects
• Supportive team environment with long‑term pipeline of work
• Potential for career progression within a growing business

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