Senior Civil Construction Lead – Industrial Projects On-site

First Recruitment Group; Fleetwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Civil Construction Manager to lead on a major industrial project in Fleetwood. You will manage on-site civil works, coordinate subcontractors and ensure delivery to programme, safety and quality standards.

The role demands extensive experience in civil construction, groundworks, piling and foundations, with strong leadership, site coordination and stakeholder engagement to drive successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil construction activities on major infrastructure, industrial, energy, rail or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering and groundworks construction methods.
• Experience managing subcontractors on site on a daily basis.
• Experience overseeing piling, earthworks, foundations, drainage, reinforced concrete or associated civils packages.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site coordination.
• Ability to identify and address technical and construction issues before they impact delivery.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within a live construction environment.
• Significant civil engineering and groundworks experience.
• Proven track record working on infrastructure, industrial, energy, utilities, rail or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing subcontractors delivering civils packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the civil construction activities on site from mobilisation through to completion.
• Oversee subcontractors undertaking piling, groundworks and associated civils packages.
• Monitor quality, safety and productivity of construction activities.
• Review and coordinate construction methodologies, sequencing and site logistics.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction-related issues as they arise.
• Chair and participate in site progress meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between multiple disciplines and work packages.
• Review site progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors, site teams and project management personnel.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Civil project leadership

Contract management

Subcontractor management

Site safety & compliance

Groundworks & civils

Piling & foundations

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Civil Construction Manager to lead on a major industrial project in Fleetwood. You will manage on-site civil works, coordinate subcontractors and ensure delivery to programme, safety and quality standards.

The role demands extensive experience in civil construction, groundworks, piling and foundations, with strong leadership, site coordination and stakeholder engagement to drive successful project delivery.