Site Manager

Mick George; Great Stukeley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension via salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme

Multi-Discount platform

Full internal training provided

Career progression opportunities

Company issued PPE

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discount

Recognition scheme

Long-service rewards

Mortgage support via Inform Mortgages

Job summary

The Mick George Group is seeking a Site Manager for the Earthworks division to lead site operations across contract sites nationwide. You will drive safety, quality, and programme delivery while supervising site teams and subcontractors.

Role requires strong leadership, NEC4/JCT experience, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement across health, safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in Earthworks management.
• Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental laws.
• Experience with NEC4/JCT.
• Competent in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint).
• CSCS Black/Gold Card.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day earthworks and stabilisation site operations.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with RAMS, specifications, and legal requirements.
• Supervise Site Supervisors, Foremen, operatives, and subcontractors to achieve programme targets.
• Manage site logistics, access routes, material movements, and work sequencing.
• Review and approve timesheets, workforce allocations, and labour resources.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and support workforce development.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, reports, GRNs, and weekly progress updates.
• Oversee plant and equipment utilisation, inspections, maintenance, and compliance.
• Ensure quality standards are met through testing, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage materials, deliveries, stock control, waste prevention, and resource efficiency.
• Act as the key operational liaison between project teams, clients, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Support the Contracts Manager with NEC4 and JCT contract obligations
• Monitor subcontractor performance, safety compliance, and quality standards.
• Support commercial awareness by identifying risks, variations, and contractual impacts.
• Plan labour, plant, materials, and site activities to maintain productivity and programme delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks, including weather, access issues, breakdowns, and supply shortages.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and project performance.
• Complete any ad-hoc requests given by management

Skills

Earthworks management

HSE knowledge

NEC4/JCT

Microsoft 365

CSCS Card

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Here at theMick George Groupwe are currently recruiting aSite Managerto join theEarthworksdivision.

Location:Mick George Contracting sites – which will vary across the country

Working Hours:Monday – Friday 6am -6pm, Saturdays as and when required 6am – 1pm

Pay:Dependent on experience.

Benefits:

• NEST Pension operated via salary sacrifice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Multi-Discount platform
• Full internal training provided.
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career across different areas of the Company.
• Company issued PPE
• Cycle to work scheme
• Gym discount
• Recognition scheme
• Long-service rewards
• Partnership with Inform Mortgages (Including complimentary will-writing support, free mortgage advice & other financial services)

Who is Mick George?

What started as one man, one tipper truck, and a dream has grown into a successful business over nearly 40 years. Today, the company operates more than 600 HGV vehicles across 40+ sites and employs over 1,000 people, making it one of the leading suppliers to the construction industry across East Anglia and the East Midlands.

The company is committed to providing the highest standards of service and support to everyone it works with, including employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Role Purpose

The Site Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of assigned site operations, including leadership of site teams, delivery of programme targets, quality assurance, and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements. The role requires strong leadership, technical competence, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all day-to-day earthworks and stabilisation site operations.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with RAMS, specifications, and legal requirements.
• Supervise Site Supervisors, Foremen, operatives, and subcontractors to achieve programme targets.
• Manage site logistics, access routes, material movements, and work sequencing.
• Review and approve timesheets, workforce allocations, and labour resources.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and support workforce development.
• Maintain accurate site records, diaries, reports, GRNs, and weekly progress updates.
• Oversee plant and equipment utilisation, inspections, maintenance, and compliance.
• Ensure quality standards are met through testing, inspections, and corrective actions.
• Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage materials, deliveries, stock control, waste prevention, and resource efficiency.
• Act as the key operational liaison between project teams, clients, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Support the Contracts Manager with NEC4 and JCT contract obligations
• Monitor subcontractor performance, safety compliance, and quality standards.
• Support commercial awareness by identifying risks, variations, and contractual impacts.
• Plan labour, plant, materials, and site activities to maintain productivity and programme delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks, including weather, access issues, breakdowns, and supply shortages.
• Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and project performance.
• Complete any ad-hoc requests given by management

Skills & Qualifications Required

• At least 3 years' experience in Earthworks management
• Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental laws.
• Experience with NEC4/JCT
• Competent in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint).
• CSCS Black/Gold Card
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage workforce
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and workload management abilities, delivering high-quality results within deadlines.
• Builds positive relationships, encourages collaboration, and promotes effective teamwork.
• Demonstrates professionalism, strong leadership, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental sustainability, quality, and ethical conduct.
• Ensures compliance with all legal requirements, company policies, procedures, and industry standards.
• Maintains confidentiality, integrity, and accountability in all business dealings.
• Promotes a positive organisational culture, leading by example and fostering continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and team development.

The Mick George Group is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all. The company seeks to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large and values the individual’s contribution irrespective of sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, colour, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin.