Site Engineer

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee operations in Tees Valley. Responsibilities include managing site teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and coordinating project materials and labour. Ideal candidates will have proven site management experience, strong civil engineering knowledge, and leadership skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career progression in a stable work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and package

Opportunities for career progression

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering methods and construction processes.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and supervise site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate plant, materials, and labour effectively.

Skills

Civil engineering methods

Leadership

Communication skills

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Overview

Site Manager – Civil Engineering Contractor

Location: Stockton & North Yorkshire

Salary: £55k - £60k base + car

Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

Our client are a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering projects across infrastructure / highways / utilities / groundworks etc. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects on site, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and supervise site teams and subcontractors
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with drawings, specifications, and programme
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance
• Prepare and manage site programmes, short-term planning, and progress reporting
• Coordinate plant, materials, and labour efficiently
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and internal project teams
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, and site inspections
• Identify and resolve site issues proactively

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering methods and construction processes
• SMSTS (or SSSTS with progression), CSCS (Manager level preferred)
• First Aid qualification (desirable)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
• Full UK driving license

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and package
• Long-term, stable workload with a reputable contractor
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development
• Supportive management team and positive working environment

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