Site Manager

AWI Civitas; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Job summary

AWI Civitas is seeking a Site Manager in Cambridge to drive the project from inception to handover. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors, and enforce strict health and safety standards to deliver the build on time and within budget.

You will manage day-to-day operations, monitor progress, and ensure quality control from snagging through to practical completion, working with the Project Manager and Commercial team to keep costs under control.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certified site manager
• CSCS card (Black or Gold) required
• First Aid at Work qualification essential
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and programmes
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience coordinating and managing subcontractors
• Good collaboration with project team and stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations in line with the master programme.
• Lead the site team and coordinate subcontractors while enforcing health and safety standards.
• Oversee quality control and manage snagging through to practical completion.
• Monitor costs, manage material deliveries, and resolve technical queries with the Project Manager and Commercial team.
• Conduct site inductions, toolbox talks, RAMS reviews, and ensure HSE compliance.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid at Work

Read drawings

Leadership

Subcontractor management

Communication

Job description

Cambridge, United Kingdom

As Site Manager, you will be the driving force on the ground, responsible for taking the project from inception through to successful handover. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors, enforce strict health and safety standards, and ensure the build is delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works progress in line with the master construction programme.

Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, conducting regular site inductions, toolbox talks, and RAMS reviews.

Supervise, coordinate, and motivate direct labour and specialist subcontractors to hit key project milestones.

Oversee quality control across all trades, conducting regular inspections and managing snagging through to practical completion.

Work closely with the Project Manager and Commercial team to monitor costs, manage material deliveries, and resolve technical queries promptly.

Requirements

Proven experience as a No. 1 Site Manager on [insert sector, e.g., commercial new builds / high-volume housing / refurbishment] projects.

Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate.

Valid CSCS card (Black or Gold) and First Aid at Work qualification.

Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and programmes.

Excellent communication, leadership, and subcontractor management skills.

Employer pension contribution and private healthcare package.

Genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Site Manager or Project Manager roles.