Highways Site Manager – Onsite, Car Allowance & Healthcare

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Benefits

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Site Manager in Brixworth, Northamptonshire to lead highways and civil projects across the East Midlands. This role focuses on safe delivery, stakeholder engagement and quality outcomes on a live highway environment.

You will manage site teams, coordinate resources, and work with project managers to meet programme timelines while ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are upheld.

Qualifications

• Experience leading highways, infrastructure or civil projects under NEC4 contracts.
• Relevant Civil Engineering/Construction Management qualification.
• Certifications such as SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, and 12D M7 Traffic Management are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kier site teams and labour operatives, coordinating plant, materials and resources to deliver works safely and on programme.
• Produce and review Construction Phase Plans and ensure Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards are maintained.
• Act as Principal Contractor, manage subcontractors and oversee delivery of civil/highway projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Designers, Commercial teams and Planners to drive performance and resolve challenges.
• Build positive relationships with clients, authorities and the public.
• Monitor workmanship and conduct quality inspections in line with ITPs and project specs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Team motivation

Full driving licence

Education

HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

12D M7 Traffic Management

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Site Manager in Brixworth, Northamptonshire to lead highways and civil projects across the East Midlands. This role focuses on safe delivery, stakeholder engagement and quality outcomes on a live highway environment.

You will manage site teams, coordinate resources, and work with project managers to meet programme timelines while ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are upheld.