Site Manager

RTL Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term project opportunities

Career progression and development

Supportive working environment

Job summary

RTL Group is seeking an experienced Groundworks Site Manager for on-site leadership in Exeter, Devon. The role focuses on day-to-day management of groundworks activities, coordinating subcontractors and plant, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery of works across multiple site packages.

You will monitor progress, maintain documentation, and work closely with the Project Manager to drive projects to completion while upholding high standards of health and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Experienced in groundworks and civil engineering on site.
• Strong ability to coordinate subcontractors, plant and resources.
• Proven commitment to safety, quality and site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise groundworks operations on site.
• Coordinate subcontractors, operatives and plant, plan workloads and allocate resources.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specifications and programmes; monitor progress.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards; conduct inductions and toolbox talks.
• Liaise with clients, engineers and site staff; manage materials and deliveries.
• Keep accurate site records and documentation; identify and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Groundworks

Site management

Health and safety

Project coordination

Job description

Groundworks Site Manager Location: Exeter, Devon Salary: Competitive, depending on experience Job Type: Full-time, Permanent We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Site Manager to join a busy and established construction team working on projects across Exeter and the surrounding Devon area. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Site Manager with a strong background in groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The Role As Groundworks Site Manager, you will be responsible for the successful day‑to‑day management of groundworks activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing and supervising groundworks operations on site Coordinating subcontractors, site operatives and plant Planning daily workloads and allocating resources effectively Ensuring works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications and programmes
• Monitoring site progress and reporting to the Project Manager Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance Carrying out site inductions, briefings and toolbox talks Liaising with clients, engineers, subcontractors and other site personnel Monitoring quality and ensuring works meet required standards Managing materials, plant and deliveries Identifying and resolving site issues quickly and effectively Maintaining accurate site records and documentation
• A strong
  commitment to delivering high‑quality work Relevant SMSTS, SSSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications are desirable. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Permanent position with an established construction business Long‑term project opportunities Career progression and development Supportive working environment Opportunities to work on a variety of groundworks and civil engineering projects If you're an experienced Groundworks Site Manager looking for your next opportunity in Exeter or Devon, we'd like to hear from you.