Site Manager

Matchtech; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Freelance opportunity

Immediate start available

Job summary

Matchtech seeks an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee highways structures projects across Northamptonshire and surrounding regions. You will manage daily site activities, coordinate subcontractors and resources, and ensure completion to safety, time and budget targets.

The role requires SMSTS, NRSWA Supervisor, CSCS, and a full UK driving licence, with a strong leadership and communication ability and a solid highways structures background.

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualification is essential.
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification required.
• CSCS Card is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Proven leadership and strong communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of highways construction and site safety.
• Experience delivering highways structures projects (bridges, walls, culverts).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities on highways structures projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Ensure works meet safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Review RAMS, permits and construction documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Liaise with clients, authorities and delivery teams.
• Monitor progress against programme and drive delivery.
• Maintain site records and reporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications.

Skills

SMSTS

NRSWA Supervisor

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Leadership

Communication skills

Highways construction knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Job description

Freelance Site Manager - Highways Structures

Location: Northamptonshire & Surrounding Regions

Contract Type: Freelance (Inside IR35)

Duration: Initial 3-6 Month Contract (Potential Extension)

Rate: Competitive Day Rate or Hourly Rate DOE

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

About the Role

We are actively seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager to oversee the delivery of highways structures projects across Northamptonshire and surrounding regions. This is an excellent opportunity for a contractor looking for their next freelance assignment on a busy programme of highways infrastructure works.

The successful candidate will have a proven background in highways structures and be responsible for managing site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site activities on highways structures projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant and materials.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Review and implement RAMS, permits and construction documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, local authorities and project delivery teams.
• Monitor progress against programme and drive project delivery.
• Maintain accurate site records and reporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager within the Highways sector.
• Strong background delivering Highways Structures projects, including bridges, retaining walls, culverts and associated infrastructure.
• SMSTS.
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of highways construction and site safety requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC).
• First Aid at Work.
• Experience working on National Highways or Local Authority frameworks.
• Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree).

What's On Offer

• Freelance opportunity operating Inside IR35.
• Competitive day rate or hourly rate available.
• Initial 3-6 month contract, with potential for extension.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of highways structures projects across Northamptonshire and surrounding regions.
• Immediate start available.