Site Manager

Pinnacle Recruitment; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Manager for rail infrastructure projects in the UK. You will take ownership of daily site operations, drive safety standards, and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including temporary works, designers and subcontractors, from inception to handover.

The role requires hands-on leadership, full CDM compliance, and alignment with Network Rail / Sentinel PTS standards, with a daily rate of £400-£500 inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Proven minimum 3–5 years of site management experience in rail/civil engineering.
• Hands-on experience overseeing temporary works on major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM regulations and rail industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations, logistics, sequencing, and subcontractor activities in a live rail environment.
• Act as the operational link for temporary works, ensuring procedures are implemented, monitored, and coordinated with designers and subcontractors.
• Drive health and safety standards, conduct site inductions and safety tours, and ensure compliance with Network Rail / Sentinel PTS.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, permits, quality data, and progress reports.
• Coordinate with civil/permanent designers and external stakeholders.

Skills

Site management

Temporary works

Rail industry knowledge

Health & safety

CDM regulations

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and hands‑on Site Manager with a strong background in the UK rail sector to oversee multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects. Working for a leading contractor, you will take total ownership of daily site operations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery from inception to handover.

A core component of this role involves managing and coordinating complex temporary works on site, ensuring full compliance with design specifications and CDM regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day site operations, logistics, sequencing, and subcontractor activities in a live rail environment.
• Act as the key operational link for temporary works, ensuring temporary works procedures are strictly implemented, monitored, and coordinated with designers and subcontractors.
• Drive robust health and safety standards, conducting site inductions, safety tours, and ensuring compliance with Network Rail / Sentinel PTS standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, permits, quality inspection data, and progress reports.
• Coordinate closely with civil engineering, permanent works designers, and external stakeholders.

Rate: £400 - £500 per day inside IR35

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven minimum 3 5 years of site management experience within the rail and civil engineering sectors.
• Demonstrable hands‑on experience managing and overseeing temporary works on major infrastructure or rail projects.
• Valid Sentinel / Personal Track Safety (PTS) certification.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) and CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong technical knowledge of CDM regulations, rail industry standards, and construction methodologies.