Site Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Ragdale; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension contributions

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Randstad UK seeks an experienced Site Manager to lead day-to-day site operations on major highways projects in the East Midlands. You will direct labour and subcontractors, manage RAMS/ITPs, and coordinate traffic management to deliver safely and on programme.

You will have a civil engineering degree, proven highway delivery experience, and required CSCS/SMSTS credentials, with a UK driving licence. The role offers a permanent, full-time path with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Holder of a recognised Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• Proven autonomous Site Manager delivering highways or heavy civil schemes.
• Active CSCS Card (Black or Gold), SMSTS, and a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary site delivery teams, direct labour, and subcontractors across complex highways schemes.
• Manage lookahead programs, site logistics, RAMS, ITPs, and temporary traffic management interfaces.
• Enforce safety-first culture on site and ensure compliance with CDM regulations and highway specs.
• Liaise with client supervisors, design teams and commercial leads to track progress and manage early warnings.

Skills

Site leadership and delivery

Health & safety leadership

Client liaison

Traffic management coordination

Quality assurance on site

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

CSCS Card (Black or Gold)

SMSTS

UK driving licence

Job description

About this Role

This Site Manager position offers an outstanding opportunity to join a major Tier 1 civil engineering contractor delivering landmark highways infrastructure across the East Midlands. Based on a major national highways framework, you will lead day-to-day site operations, managing live carriageway works, pavement reconstruction, and subcontractor packages safely and to program.

• Lead multidisciplinary site delivery teams, direct labour, and subcontractors across complex highways schemes.
• Manage lookahead programs, site logistics, RAMS, ITPs, and temporary traffic management interfaces.
• Enforce safety-first culture on site, ensuring full compliance with CDM regulations and highway specifications.
• Liaise closely with client supervisors, design teams, and commercial leads to manage early warnings and progress tracking.

About You

You are an established Site Manager or Site Agent with a proven operational track record delivering civil engineering works on high-speed road networks or major highways. You possess strong direct delivery leadership, technical problem-solving ability, and robust safety awareness.

• Hold a recognised Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrate proven experience as an autonomous Site Manager delivering highways or heavy civil engineering schemes.
• Hold essential credentials: an active CSCS Card (Black or Gold), SMSTS, and a valid UK driving licence.
• Show strong practical understanding of temporary works, traffic management coordination, and site quality assurance.

About Us

Our client is an established, privately owned Tier 1 contractor with a national reputation for delivering major civil engineering and highway schemes. Recognised for exceptional people practices, they foster an inclusive and supportive environment where operational leaders thrive.

Join a market-leading contractor delivering major multi-year national infrastructure programs.

Benefit from long-term project stability backed by secured places on landmark national highways frameworks.

Access structured leadership and management development pathways designed to support career progression.

Work within a collaborative culture that emphasises safety, operational excellence, and employee well-being.

About Your Future

• Taking on this key operational role positions you on a flagship national framework with clear routes into Project Management and Contracts Management positions.
• Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by a stable, multi-year regional infrastructure pipeline.
• Receive a competitive base salary, paired with a car allowance or company vehicle scheme.
• Enjoy generous annual leave allowances plus bank holidays, pension contributions, and private healthcare.
• Benefit from continuous professional development, shift premium opportunities, and long-term career stability.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.