Site Manager

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee civil and water sector projects within a 50-mile radius of Merseyside. The role involves leading site teams, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and monitoring project performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Civil Engineering and proven management experience. This position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including a pension and private medical cover.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

5% Company pension contribution

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Private Medical Cover

Career development and training opportunities

25 days annual leave plus loyalty days

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Civil Engineering, Water, or Utilities projects.
• Proven track record of managing subcontractors on large packages.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver various civil and water sector projects to required standards.
• Lead site teams ensuring safe and efficient project delivery.
• Monitor and maximize commercial performance of contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Civil Engineering knowledge

CDM regulations knowledge

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Construction programming tools

Job description

Overview

The Danny Sullivan Group is currently looking for a Site Manager to join a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor working across various sites within a 50-mile radius of Merseyside. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver complex projects in the Civils and Water sectors, supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure as part of a trusted and established team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring safety, quality, environmental compliance, and commercial performance are maintained across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the delivery of various civil and water sector projects to required standards, deadlines, and budgets.
• Lead site teams including Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen to ensure safe, efficient, and defect-free delivery.
• Oversee the implementation of project documentation including Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Safe Systems of Work.
• Monitor and maximise the commercial performance of contracts, ensuring cost control, value engineering, and accurate site records.
• Manage project construction programmes, including short-term lookahead planning.
• Liaise with procurement to ensure resources are in place to meet delivery targets.
• Act as the client representative on site, maintaining positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Produce accurate internal and external reports, including monthly progress updates and weekly site meeting documentation.

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience in Civil Engineering, Water, or Utilities projects, ideally in highly regulated environments.
• Proven track record of managing subcontractors on packages over £1m in value.
• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations, NEC/JCT contracts, risk management, and programme control.
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• CSCS (Site Manager level), SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and construction programming tools.
• Demonstrated leadership, team management, and client communication skills.
• Able to produce and implement Safe Systems of Work and short-term programmes.

Desirable

• NRSWA
• First Aid at Work
• Confined Space Training

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• 5% Company pension contribution
• Life Assurance (2x salary)
• Private Medical Cover (single person)
• Permanent Health Cover
• Profit Share Scheme
• Company car or car allowance (role dependent)
• Career development and training opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus loyalty days
• Staff referral scheme
• Volunteering and social value initiatives

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking to lead delivery on vital civil and water infrastructure schemes, please contact Emily Nolan at The Danny Sullivan Group