Site Manager

Construction, Property and Engineering; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor is seeking a Site Manager to oversee groundworks for a major urban regeneration project in Grimsby. The successful candidate will lead teams on-site, ensure compliance with safety standards, and maintain quality control. Candidates must have at least 3 years of supervisory experience on large-scale projects, particularly on brownfield sites, and hold essential certifications such as SMSTS and CSCS card. This is a permanent role offering a salary of £45k-£60k plus a package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Groundworks Foreman or Supervisor on large-scale projects.
• Experience working on brownfield or constrained sites.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise gangs for residential foundations.
• Oversee drainage and utility installations.
• Organise project resources to meet schedules.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Perform quality checks against specifications.

Skills

Groundworks leadership

Health & Safety compliance

Quality Control

Civil engineering understanding

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

NRSWA (Desirable)

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire

Salary: £45k-£60k per annum (Negotiable DOE) + Package

Contract: Permanent / temp to perm

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK Civil Engineering and Groundworks contractor engaged on a high‑profile, multi‑million‑pound urban regeneration project in Grimsby.

This is a challenging and essential development that will transform a significant dockside brownfield site into a new waterside community of over 120 residential units, public spaces, and key infrastructure.

We require a proven Groundworks Site Manager to lead the complex initial phases of the scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Foundation Leadership: Directly supervise and manage gangs/crews responsible for all residential foundations, including deep excavation, piling (civils piling), and pouring concrete substructures.
• Infrastructure Installation: Oversee the installation of deep drainage, foul and surface water sewer systems, and the implementation of specialist drainage measures (attenuation, SuDS).
• Utility Coordination: Manage the installation of utility infrastructure, including cable routes, ducting, and civils work for the new on‑site substation and sewage pump station.
• Site Management: Organise all plant, machinery, materials, and direct labour efficiently to ensure the project remains on schedule and budget.
• Health & Safety: Maintain rigorous adherence to HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality) standards, conducting daily briefings, risk assessments (RAMS), and site inductions.
• Quality Control: Ensure all work adheres strictly to engineering drawings and technical specifications, liaising with the Site Manager, Project Engineers, and local authorities.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Groundworks Foreman, Supervisor, or Working Foreman on large‑scale residential or major civils projects.
• Demonstrable experience working on brownfield or highly constrained sites (e.g., docklands, former industrial land).
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Essential Certifications:
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS Card
  • First Aid at Work
  • NRSWA (Desirable)

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

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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