Highways Site Manager – Lead Major Civil Projects

Kier Group; Brixworth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Benefits

Job summary

Kier Group in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, is seeking a Site Manager to lead a varied highways and civil engineering portfolio across the East Midlands. You will drive safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery while coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and plant on live highways environments.

The role requires NEC4 contract experience, a civil engineering qualification, and professional certifications such as SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, and 12D M7.

Qualifications

• Have proven experience managing highways, infrastructure, or civil engineering projects under NEC4 contracts, with responsibility for programme, cost, quality, and safety performance.
• Hold an HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Possess industry-recognised certifications such as SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, and 12D M7 Traffic Management, or equivalent sector qualifications.
• Hold a full driving licence and are comfortable travelling to project sites across the region when required.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience motivating teams and delivering complex civil engineering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Leading Kier site teams and labour framework operatives, while coordinating plant, materials, and resources to deliver works safely, efficiently, and on programme
• Producing and reviewing Construction Phase Plans and ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards are maintained across all site activities
• Acting as Principal Contractor, managing subcontractors and overseeing the successful delivery of civil engineering and highways projects
• Collaborating closely with Project Managers, Designers, Commercial teams, and Planners to drive project performance and resolve challenges
• Building positive relationships with clients, local authorities, elected members, parish councils, and members of the public
• Monitoring workmanship and carrying out quality inspections in line with Inspection Test Plans, specifications, and project requirements

Job description

Kier Group in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, is seeking a Site Manager to lead a varied highways and civil engineering portfolio across the East Midlands. You will drive safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery while coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and plant on live highways environments.

The role requires NEC4 contract experience, a civil engineering qualification, and professional certifications such as SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, and 12D M7.