Site Manager

AWI Civitas; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension

Private healthcare

Job summary

AWI Civitas in Milton Keynes seeks a proactive Site Manager to drive project delivery from inception through handover. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors and manage costs, ensuring works progress on programme and within budget.

You will maintain high HSEQ standards, conduct inductions and RAMS reviews, and drive snagging to practical completion. Strong leadership and drawing-reading skills are essential.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certificate required.
• CSCS card (Black or Gold) and First Aid at Work required.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and subcontractor management skills.
• Genuine opportunities for progression into senior management roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site team and coordinate subcontractors to deliver the project safely, on programme and within budget.
• Maintain high standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance with inductions, toolbox talks and RAMS reviews.
• Supervise and motivate direct labour and subcontractors to hit milestones and maintain quality control across all trades.
• Work with the Project Manager and Commercial team to monitor costs and manage material deliveries.
• Ensure snagging through to practical completion and liaise on technical queries.
• Manage day-to-day site operations to progress works in line with the master programme.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS (Black/Gold)

First Aid at Work

No. 1 Site Manager experience

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Subcontractor management

HSEQ compliance

Budget control

Job description

Milton Keynes, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/11/2026

As Site Manager, you will be the driving force on the ground, responsible for taking the project from inception through to successful handover. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors, enforce strict health and safety standards, and ensure the build is delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works progress in line with the master construction programme.

Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, conducting regular site inductions, toolbox talks, and RAMS reviews.

Supervise, coordinate, and motivate direct labour and specialist subcontractors to hit key project milestones.

Oversee quality control across all trades, conducting regular inspections and managing snagging through to practical completion.

Work closely with the Project Manager and Commercial team to monitor costs, manage material deliveries, and resolve technical queries promptly.

Requirements

Proven experience as a No. 1 Site Manager on [insert sector, e.g., commercial new builds / high-volume housing / refurbishment] projects.

Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate.

Valid CSCS card (Black or Gold) and First Aid at Work qualification.

Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and programmes.

Excellent communication, leadership, and subcontractor management skills.

Employer pension contribution and private healthcare package.

Genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Site Manager or Project Manager roles.