Site Manager

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Buildforce Solutions Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a civil engineering project in Liverpool, including the removal of a weighbridge. You will manage day-to-day site operations, enforce safety, and ensure quality on site.

Candidates should have strong drainage and groundworks knowledge, S278 highway works, and a Temporary Works Coordinator qualification. SMSTS and CSCS are required; Tier 1 contractor experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, groundworks and S278 works.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification/experience essential.
• Site management and health and safety qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Previous experience with a Tier 1 contractor is preferred.
• Ability to manage site activities and drive progress while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily site operations, ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Supervise the removal of an existing weighbridge and associated civil engineering works.
• Coordinate drainage, groundworks and S278 highway works.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations and project specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site personnel and materials.
• Monitor progress against the programme and report any issues or delays.
• Ensure all relevant site documentation, RAMS and permits are in place.
• Manage temporary works in accordance with project requirements.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Drainage

Groundworks

S278 works

TWC qualification

SMSTS

CSCS

Tier 1 experience

Leadership

Job description

Site Manager Civil Engineering

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Day Rate: £280 £300 per day
Duration: 10 weeks
Start Date: 5th November

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee a civil engineering project in Liverpool, involving the removal of a weighbridge.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, drainage and Section 278 (S278) highway works. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Experience working with Tier 1 contractors would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily site operations, ensuring works are completed safely and efficiently.

• Supervise the removal of an existing weighbridge and associated civil engineering works.

• Coordinate drainage, groundworks and S278 highway works.

• Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations and project specifications.

• Coordinate subcontractors, site personnel and materials.

• Monitor progress against the programme and report any issues or delays.

• Ensure all relevant site documentation, RAMS and permits are in place.

• Manage temporary works in accordance with project requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering.

• Strong knowledge of drainage, groundworks and S278 works.

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification/experience essential.

• Relevant site management and health and safety qualifications, such as SMSTS and CSCS.

• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 contractor is preferred.

• Ability to manage site activities and drive progress while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

What's on Offer?

• £280 £300 per day, depending on experience.

• 10-week contract.

• Civil engineering project based in Liverpool.

• Opportunity to work on a specialist infrastructure project.