Highways Site Manager — Lead Landmark Infrastructure

Randstad UK; Ragdale; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Randstad UK seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day site operations on major highways projects in the East Midlands. You will direct labour and subcontractors, manage RAMS/ITPs, and coordinate traffic management to deliver safely and on programme.

You will have a civil engineering degree, proven highway delivery experience, and required CSCS/SMSTS credentials, with a UK driving licence. The role offers a permanent, full-time path with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Holder of a recognised Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Proven autonomous Site Manager delivering highways or heavy civil schemes.
• Active CSCS Card (Black or Gold), SMSTS, and a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary site delivery teams, direct labour, and subcontractors across complex highways schemes.
• Manage lookahead programs, site logistics, RAMS, ITPs, and temporary traffic management interfaces.
• Enforce safety-first culture on site and ensure compliance with CDM regulations and highway specs.
• Liaise with client supervisors, design teams and commercial leads to track progress and manage early warnings.

Skills

Site leadership and delivery

Health & safety leadership

Client liaison

Traffic management coordination

Quality assurance on site

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

CSCS Card (Black or Gold)

SMSTS

UK driving licence

Job description

Randstad UK seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day site operations on major highways projects in the East Midlands. You will direct labour and subcontractors, manage RAMS/ITPs, and coordinate traffic management to deliver safely and on programme.

You will have a civil engineering degree, proven highway delivery experience, and required CSCS/SMSTS credentials, with a UK driving licence. The role offers a permanent, full-time path with a competitive package.