Site Manager

Alecto Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Site Manager to oversee projects in Portsmouth. This role involves setting up safe and compliant sites, managing subcontractors, and leading a dedicated team. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in civil engineering/infrastructure projects and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000, along with long-term career opportunities in a challenging work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering/infrastructure projects is essential.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality systems.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, programmes, and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain a safe site environment.
• Lead daily briefings and toolbox talks.
• Manage labor, materials, and subcontractors effectively.
• Conduct weekly health and safety inspections.
• Liaise with stakeholders including clients and utility companies.

Skills

Proven experience as a Site Manager

Strong knowledge of H&S

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Confident managing subcontractors

Security clearance or ability to obtain

Job description

Site Manager – Portsmouth

£60,000-£65,000 salary + package.

Why This Role Will Appeal To You

• ✔ Run your own site – not babysit it.
• ✔ Work with a professional, supportive project & commercial team.
• ✔ Real authority to make decisions.
• ✔ Trusted to manage people, programme, subcontractors & stakeholders.
• ✔ Well paid for your responsibility – £60,000-£65,000.
• ✔ Marine experience welcomed (but not essential).
• ✔ Long‑term, stable opportunity with challenging projects.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Site Leadership & Delivery

Setting up and maintaining a safe, clean, compliant site.

Leading daily/weekly briefings, toolbox talks & site inductions.

Managing labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.

Reviewing drawings, specifications & coordinating subcontractor design.

Updating programmes weekly and managing delays proactively.

Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality

Developing and maintaining HSEQ plans, RAMS, ITPs & lift plans.

Conducting weekly HSE inspections and incident reporting.

Managing waste, permits, licences & environmental compliance.

Promoting a strong safety‑first culture.

Commercial & Contractual Control

Managing variations, early warnings, CTQs & compensation events.

Supporting interim valuations, forecasts & final accounts.

Reviewing subcontractor pricing, RAMS, timesheets & performance.

Producing monthly reports and project close‑out documentation.

People Management

Leading, motivating and developing your site team.

Managing holidays, sickness, performance & wellbeing.

Promoting openness, accountability and high standards.

Stakeholder Management

Liaising with clients, residents, landowners & utility companies.

Managing inspections, handovers and final completion.

What We’re Looking For

• ✔ Proven experience as a Site Manager on civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• ✔ Strong knowledge of H&S, environmental and quality systems.
• ✔ Confident managing subcontractors, programmes & commercial processes.
• ✔ Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• ✔ Marine experience desirable.
• ✔ Security clearance required (or ability to obtain).

The Reward

£60,000-£65,000 salary.

Strong support from Project, Commercial & QHSE teams.

Long‑term career opportunity with progression.

Challenging, interesting projects where your input matters.

Interested?

If you’re a Site Manager who wants responsibility, recognition and a role that genuinely challenges you, we want to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion – opportunities like this don’t stay open for long.

To apply for this role please send your CV to the email address provided.