Site Manager

Kier Group plc.; Maidwell; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Site Manager to lead highways and civil engineering projects from our Brixworth base in Northamptonshire.

You will drive safe, high-quality delivery, manage site teams and subcontractors, and ensure programmes stay on track while coordinating with project managers and designers. The role requires NEC4 contract experience, a civil engineering qualification, and certifications such as SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, and 12D M7 Traffic Management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing highways/infrastructure projects under NEC4 contracts with responsibility for programme, cost, quality and safety.
• HNC/HND/degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Certifications such as SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor and 12D M7 Traffic Management or equivalent sector qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead Kier site teams and subcontractors to deliver works safely, efficiently and on programme.
• Prepare and review Construction Phase Plans and ensure HSE and quality standards are met.
• Act as Principal Contractor and manage subcontractors for civil engineering/highways projects.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Designers, Commercial teams and Planners to drive performance.
• Build relationships with clients, local authorities and the public.
• Monitor workmanship and perform quality inspections per ITPs and project specs.

Skills

NEC4 contracts experience

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering / Construction Management degree or equivalent

Tools

SMSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

12D M7 Traffic Management

Job description

We're looking for a Site Manager to join our team based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the delivery of major highways and civil engineering projects across the East Midlands, helping to improve local communities through essential infrastructure, town centre regeneration, active travel, and highway improvement schemes. You'll play a key role in driving safe, efficient, and high-quality project delivery while working alongside experienced industry professionals. Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire - onsite 5 days per week Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per year + £5,900 annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Site Manager, you'll be working on a varied portfolio of highways infrastructure and civil engineering projects, including junction and interchange improvements, town centre regeneration schemes, active travel projects, carriageway reconstruction, resurfacing, drainage upgrades, and structures maintenance. Working on live highway environments, you'll champion a people-first approach to safety while leading site teams and subcontractors to deliver successful outcomes for our clients and communities.

• Leading Kier site teams and labour framework operatives, while coordinating plant, materials, and resources to deliver works safely, efficiently, and on programme
• Producing and reviewing Construction Phase Plans and ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards are maintained across all site activities
• Acting as Principal Contractor, managing subcontractors and overseeing the successful delivery of civil engineering and highways projects
• Collaborating closely with Project Managers, Designers, Commercial teams, and Planners to drive project performance and resolve challenges
• Building positive relationships with clients, local authorities, elected members, parish councils, and members of the public
• Monitoring workmanship and carrying out quality inspections in line with Inspection Test Plans, specifications, and project requirements

What are we looking for?

• Have proven experience managing highways, infrastructure, or civil engineering projects under NEC4 contracts, with responsibility for programme, cost, quality, and safety performance
• Hold an HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline
• Possess industry-recognised certifications such as SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, and 12D M7 Traffic Management, or equivalent sector qualifications
• Hold a full driving licence and are comfortable travelling to project sites across the region when required
• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with experience motivating teams and delivering complex civil engineering projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.