Site Manager

AWI Civitas; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Job summary

AWI Civitas is seeking a Site Manager to drive front-line delivery from inception through handover. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors, enforce health and safety standards, and ensure the build is delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

You will manage day-to-day site operations, supervise labour and subcontractors, maintain quality standards, and work with the Project Manager and Commercial team to control costs and resolve technical queries.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Subcontractor management

Reading drawings

Communication

Programme management

Job description

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.