Site Manager

The Mick George Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Internal training

Career progression

PPE provided

Cycle to work

Long-service rewards

Mortgage/financial services support

Job summary

The Mick George Group is seeking an experienced Site Manager for the Earthworks division. You will lead site teams, drive programme delivery, and ensure safety, quality and environmental compliance across Mick George contracting sites.

The role requires robust leadership and technical competence with a focus on operational excellence. You will oversee day-to-day earthworks operations, manage subcontractors, plan resources and ensure adherence to RAMS and project specifications.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in Earthworks management.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and environmental laws.
• Experience with NEC4/JCT contracts.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• CSCS Black/Gold Card.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to plan, supervise and deliver on programme targets.
• Commitment to safe, compliant and efficient site operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day earthworks and stabilisation site operations.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with RAMS and specifications.
• Supervise site supervisors, foremen, operatives and subcontractors.
• Manage site logistics, material movements and work sequencing.
• Review timesheets, workforce allocations and labour resources.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Maintain site records, reports and weekly progress updates.
• Oversee plant and equipment maintenance and compliance.
• Ensure quality through testing, inspections and corrective actions.
• Promote health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Plan labour, plant, materials, and activities to maintain productivity.
• Identify risks and contractual impacts; support NEC4/JCT obligations.

Skills

Earthworks management

Health & safety

Communication

Leadership

Contract awareness

Tools

Microsoft 365

NEC4/JCT contracts

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.

• NEST Pension operated via salary sacrifice
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Full internal training provided
• Excellent opportunities to progress your career across different areas of the Company
• Company issued PPE
• Cycle to work 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