Site Manager

SER Limited; Leigh; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

SER Limited is seeking an experienced Site Manager for civil engineering and groundworks projects across commercial, retail, leisure and residential sectors. You will oversee multiple civils schemes from site setup to completion, ensuring safety, programme delivery and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include leading subcontractors and site teams, coordinating engineers and supply chain partners, and maintaining HSE excellence on every project.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering and groundworks.
• Experience delivering commercial, residential or infrastructure schemes.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; valid SMSTS, CSCS, first aid, and driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations.
• Leading subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
• Delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinating engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners.
• Monitoring programme and reporting progress.
• Managing quality control and inspections.
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities.
• Ordering materials and managing site logistics.
• Driving productivity while maintaining exceptional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety

Site management

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Black or Gold Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Site Manager - Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Multiple Projects | Great Manchester

£300 - £350 per day

18 month contract

I'm currently working with a well-established and growing Civil Engineering & Groundworks Contractor who has secured a strong pipeline of work across the commercial, retail, leisure and residential sectors.

Due to continued growth, they're looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to oversee multiple high-quality civils and groundworks projects.

The Role

You'll take full responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from site set‑up through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Projects include:

• Commercial developments
• Retail schemes
• Leisure developments
• Residential housing infrastructure
• Roads & Sewers (S38/S104)
• Drainage, earthworks and external works

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations.
• Leading subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
• Delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.
• Coordinating engineers, supervisors and supply chain partners.
• Monitoring programme and reporting progress.
• Managing quality control and inspections.
• Maintaining excellent Health & Safety standards.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and local authorities.
• Ordering materials and managing site logistics.
• Driving productivity while maintaining exceptional standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering and groundworks.
• Strong background delivering commercial, residential or infrastructure schemes.
• Experience managing roads, sewers, drainage and external works.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Black or Gold Card.
• First Aid at Work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.