Site Manager

Cavendish Professionals; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd is seeking a Site Manager for Hull to lead daily site operations, coordinate subcontractors and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires strong planning, communication and leadership skills, with experience on major civil/infrastructure projects and NEC-style contracts. A full UK driving licence and site certifications are essential, and a proactive safety culture is expected.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering major civil engineering or construction projects.
• Experience managing highway and infrastructure works with NEC contracts or similar.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations across multiple fronts and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and labour.
• Lead site meetings, toolbox talks and ensure compliance with specifications, drawings and standards.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports and project documentation.
• Promote safety culture and drive best practice on site.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning & programming

Communication

Safety management

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS Manager

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Site Manager to join one of our well-established clients in Hull.

Our client is a leading UK construction and civil engineering contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure, commercial, residential and transportation projects across the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily site operations across multiple work fronts.
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in accordance with project requirements and legislation.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and direct labour teams.
• Deliver works in line with programme, budget and quality objectives.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Conduct regular site inspections, quality checks and safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings and standards.
• Lead site meetings, toolbox talks and coordination meetings.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and project documentation.
• Liaise closely with the Project Manager, Engineers, commercial teams and external stakeholders.
• Support the delivery of highway improvement and public infrastructure works.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive best practice across site operations.

Skills & Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager delivering major civil engineering, infrastructure, energy, or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience managing highway, infrastructure, utility, heavy civil or large-scale construction works.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts and collaborative project delivery environments.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and complex site logistics.
• Strong planning, programming and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card (Manager Level)
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.