Site Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction firm in Alnwick is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a housing development. The role requires extensive experience in civil engineering, particularly groundworks. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of £28-£30.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing large-scale residential housing developments.
• Deep understanding of road construction, sewers, and drainage systems.
• Proactive, hands-on approach to drive projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Plan and manage the civils programme effectively.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance with specifications.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate civil works.
• Work closely with commercial teams to manage budgets.
• Provide timely progress reports to management.
• Liaise with stakeholders such as utility providers and inspectors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Formal qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction Management

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

CSCS Card (Black or relevant level)

First Aid at Work Certificate

Job description

Site Manager - Housing Civils (Alnwick)

Location: Alnwick, Northumberland

Role: Site Manager - Civils & Groundworks

Start: Immediate

Rate: £28ph- £30ph

Are you an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in residential civil engineering and groundworks? We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to take full responsibility for the ground-up Alnwick, Northumberland.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: Full responsibility for site safety (CDM 2015 compliance), conducting daily briefings, and ensuring all groundworks operations are executed safely and to the highest standards.
• Programme Management: Planning, monitoring, and driving the civils programme, including setting out, earthworks, drainage (foul and surface water), road construction, and utility trenching.
• Quality & Technical: Overseeing the quality of all civil engineering work, ensuring compliance with specifications, relevant NHBC standards, and local authority agreements (S38, S278, S104).
• Subcontractor Management: Direct management, supervision, and coordination of groundwork, plant, and specialist civil sub-contractors.
• Commercial: Working closely with the Commercial/Quantity Surveying team to manage costs, minimise waste, and ensure timely completion within budget.
• Reporting: Providing accurate and timely progress reports to the Contracts Manager and wider project team.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Acting as the primary point of contact for utility providers, local authority inspectors, and statutory bodies during the civils phase.

About You

• Essential Experience: full civils package on a large-scale residential housing development.
• Deep understanding of groundworks, roads, sewers, deep drainage, and all associated infrastructure for new build housing.
• Qualifications:
  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
  • CSCS Card (Black or relevant level)
  • First Aid at Work Certificate
  • Formal qualification in Civil Engineering/Construction Management is desirable.
• Personal Attributes: Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. A proactive, hands‑on approach is essential to drive the project forward.

If you are interested, please send your CV to Rhianna in the Newcastle office!

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