Site Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Freelance Civils Site Manager in Peterlee, England. The role involves managing daily site operations, ensuring the delivery of projects safely and on schedule. Candidates must have proven experience in civil engineering, knowledge of groundworks, and hold essential certifications such as SMSTS and CSCS. The position offers a competitive freelance rate with the possibility of permanent employment. An immediate start is available, with further projects across the North East.

Benefits

Competitive freelance rate

Immediate start available

Supportive project team

Qualifications

• Required proven experience as a Civils Site Manager within civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of drainage and associated civils works.
• Ability to manage multiple trades and maintain site discipline.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations ensuring safety and quality.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental standards.
• Liaise with project team, clients, and suppliers.

Skills

Experience as Civils Site Manager

Knowledge of groundworks

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS (Gold or Black)

First Aid certification

Job description

Freelance Civils Site Manager

Location: Peterlee (initial scheme)

Region: North East

Contract: Freelance (Temp to Perm for the right person)

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing site activities and subcontractors
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Coordinating labour, plant, and materials
• Liaising with the project team, clients, and suppliers
• Maintaining site records, RAMS, and progress reporting
• Ensuring works are delivered on time and within scope

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Civils Site Manager within civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, drainage, and associated civils works
• SMSTS, CSCS (Gold or Black), and First Aid (essential)
• Ability to manage multiple trades and maintain site discipline
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive freelance rate
• Immediate start available
• Initial project in Peterlee, with potential for further schemes across the North East
• Supportive and experienced project team