Site Manager

Vincera Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 47,970 - 70,110; Full time

Job summary

JA Burke in Birmingham is seeking 1–2 Site Managers to lead civil engineering and groundworks across multiple projects in the West Midlands. You will manage daily site operations, coordinate subcontractors and ensure work aligns with programme, safety rules and quality standards.

The role covers bulk earthworks, drainage, foundations, and external works, with a focus on delivering complex groundworks packages on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager in civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong understanding of programme delivery and subcontractor coordination.
• Confident communication with clients, engineers and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of groundworks and civils packages.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and plant to meet programme milestones.
• Ensure works comply with health and safety regulations and company procedures.
• Monitor quality of site workmanship and documentation (RAMS, HSEQ).
• Liaise with clients, consultants and senior management as needed.

Skills

Site management

HSEQ

Client liaison

Job description

A well-established civil engineering and commercial groundworks contractor based in Birmingham is looking to appoint 1–2 experienced Site Managers to support the delivery of several ongoing and upcoming projects across the West Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong reputation in commercial groundworks and infrastructure delivery, working on a variety of schemes including industrial, commercial, logistics and infrastructure developments.

The roles are offered on a long-term day rate basis, providing stability and continuity of work across a strong pipeline of projects.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of groundworks and civil engineering packages on commercial and infrastructure developments, coordinating site operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality standards.

Typical Project Scope

• Bulk earthworks and site preparation
• Drainage and attenuation systems
• Foundations and reinforced concrete works
• Hardstanding and external works
• Roads, service yards and infrastructure
• Utilities coordination and installation

Key Responsibilities

• Managing daily site operations across groundworks and civils packages
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors and plant to ensure programme delivery
• Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health & safety regulations and company procedures
• Monitoring quality standards and site workmanship
• Ensuring works progress in line with programme milestones and deadlines
• Liaising with clients, consultants, engineers and senior management teams
• Managing RAMS, site documentation and HSEQ compliance
• Driving productivity and maintaining strong site organisation

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering or commercial groundworks delivery.

Essential Experience Includes

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager within civil engineering or groundworks
• Experience delivering commercial groundworks packages such as industrial units, logistics parks or infrastructure works
• Strong understanding of site sequencing, programme delivery and subcontractor coordination
• Ability to manage multiple trades and site teams effectively
• Confident communication skills when dealing with clients, engineers and project teams

Required Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid (preferred)

The Company

JA Burke is a well-established Birmingham-based civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering high-quality packages across commercial, industrial and infrastructure projects throughout the Midlands.

The company has built a strong reputation for reliable delivery, technical capability and long-standing relationships with developers, main contractors and commercial clients.

With a growing pipeline of work, they are now looking to strengthen their site team with experienced Site Managers capable of delivering complex groundworks and infrastructure packages across multiple projects.