Site Manager

Daniel Owen Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is seeking an experienced Civil Site Manager/Foreman for a major project in Teesside, Barnard Castle and Durham. The role starts 16th November 2026 and focuses on heavy civil engineering, reinforced concrete works and managing on-site teams to deliver programme milestones.

You will coordinate steel fixing, shuttering and joinery activities, ensure health and safety compliance, and maintain RAMS and site paperwork while liaising with the client and project team.

Qualifications

• Valid SMSTS qualification is essential.
• First Aid certificate is essential.
• Proven experience as Civil Site Manager or Foreman.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil engineering and reinforced concrete works.
• Experience managing steel fixers and shuttering joiners.
• Good understanding of site management, health and safety practices.
• Ability to lead site teams and drive programme delivery.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of site activities, operatives and subcontractors.
• Supervise reinforced concrete and heavy civil works.
• Coordinate steel fixing and shuttering activities.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Monitor progress against the project programme.
• Keep RAMS and site paperwork up to date.
• Coordinate labour, materials and plant.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and wider project team.
• Report progress and issues to Contracts Manager.

Skills

SMSTS

First Aid

Civil site management

Heavy civil engineering

Reinforced concrete

Steel fixing

Shuttering/joinery

Health & safety

Team leadership

Job description

CIVIL SITE MANAGER / SUPERVISOR In Teesside | Barnard Castle | Durham

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced Civil Site Manager / Foreman to join a project starting 16th November 2026.

We are looking for candidates with a strong heavy civil engineering background, particularly those with experience in reinforced concrete works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day management of site activities, operatives and subcontractors.
• Supervising reinforced concrete and heavy civil engineering works.
• Coordinating steel fixing and shuttering/joinery activities.
• Ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Monitoring progress against the project programme.
• Ensuring RAMS and site paperwork are kept up to date.
• Coordinating labour, materials and plant.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and the wider project team.
• Reporting progress and any issues to the Contracts Manager.

Requirements:

• Valid SMSTS qualification.
• First Aid certificate.
• Previous experience as a Civil Site Manager or Foreman.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil engineering and reinforced concrete works.
• Experience dealing with steel fixers and shuttering joiners.
• Good understanding of site management, health and safety and construction processes.
• Ability to manage site teams and drive programme delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Site Manager / Foreman to join an established project.