Site Manager

Trades Workforce Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee heavy civils projects across the M23 corridor in the UK. The role involves managing site delivery, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and coordinating subcontractors and site logistics. Candidates should have proven experience in similar roles and hold essential qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS. This position offers a salary of £60,000 per annum and is permanent, full-time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing heavy civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of CDM requirements.
• Ability to lead teams and manage site performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a safe, clean and compliant construction site.
• Ensure compliance with HSE legislation.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement and performance.

Skills

Site Manager experience on heavy civils

Knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

Managing subcontractors and site logistics

Strong communication skills

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Site Manager – Heavy Civils

Location: M23 Corridor Salary: £60,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Talented People are recruiting on behalf of a well-established civil engineering contractor for an experienced Site Manager to deliver heavy civils and infrastructure projects across the M23 corridor. You will take full ownership of site delivery, health & safety, programme, subcontractors and client interface, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, manage and maintain a safe, clean and compliant construction site.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, environmental and quality standards.
• Develop and manage HSEQ plans, waste management, carbon and materials plans.
• Produce and review method statements, risk assessments and lift plans.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety briefings.
• Manage site labour, plant and materials requirements efficiently.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement, RAMS review and performance.
• Oversee temporary works briefs and liaise with the design team.
• Maintain and update the construction programme with the planning team.
• Manage site records, inspections, test plans and snagging processes.
• Lead client inspections, handovers and project close-out activities.
• Manage variations, early warnings, compensation events and site documentation.
• Support commercial forecasting, valuations and final account information.
• Act as main point of contact for clients, residents, stakeholders and utilities.
• Line manage site teams, monitor performance, morale and development.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Site Manager experience on heavy civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM requirements.
• Confident managing subcontractors, programmes and site logistics.
• Experience working with NEC contracts (desirable).
• Ability to lead teams, delegate effectively and manage site performance.
• Strong communication skills with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.

Qualifications

• SMSTS (essential).
• CSCS (essential).
• First Aid at Work (desirable).
• Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (essential)