Site Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Site Manager for a 32-week contract in Buxton. The role involves leading a team on a major civil project, ensuring safety and quality without working on the tools. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in civil groundworks and effective communication skills. A competitive rate and supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Excellent rate

Weekly pay

Autonomy and site ownership

Secured programme

Qualifications

• Strong experience in civil groundworks is essential.
• Previous site management experience within civils required.
• Must exhibit strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on a major civil engineering project.
• Ensure delivery quality, safety, and programme excellence.
• Oversee site activities without hands-on tool work.

Skills

Civil groundworks experience

Site management experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Delivery and standards maintenance

Tools

SMSTS certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Non-Working Site Manager – Civil Groundworks (32-Week Contract)

Location: Buxton
Sector: Civil Engineering & Groundworks
Contract Length: 32 Weeks
Rate: £300 CIS

Are you an experienced Site Manager with a solid civil engineering and groundworks background — ready to lead delivery on a major project without being on the tools?

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a key scheme in Buxton, driving quality, safety, and programme excellence for a respected regional civil engineering contractor.

What You’ll Need

• Strong experience in civil groundworks (essential)
• Previous site management experience within Civils
• Strong organisational & communication skills
• Ability to drive delivery and maintain standards
• SMSTS & First Aid preferred

What’s On Offer

• 32-week secured programme
• Autonomy and site ownership
• Supportive, established contractor
• Excellent rate + weekly paid
• Regional role — no nationwide travel

Interested?

If you're a confident Site Manager with civils experience looking to lead a project from the front — and available for a 32-week assignment — we want to hear from you.

Apply today — secure your next civils contract in Buxton. Daryl Richardson 07871192817 [e-mail]

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