Site Manager

Driver Hire Borders; Ramsgate; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist contractor is urgently seeking an experienced Site Manager for a £2 million highways project near Manston Airport, Kent. This temporary role requires leading operational teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and liaising with the client for project success.

Qualifications

• Proven background in managing highways and civil engineering projects.
• Essential qualifications include SMSTS, CSCS Card, and First Aid.
• Desirable experience with temporary works and streetworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams of 6-12 staff effectively.
• Oversee groundworks and Section 278 works.
• Maintain compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Client Liaison

Supply Chain Management

Job description

Site Manager - Highways & Groundworks

Location: Near Manston Airport, Kent Job Type: Temporary Contract Contract Duration: 12 - 20 weeks (potential for extension) Pay Rate: £300 - £350 per day Payment Type: CIS or LTD Start Date: Immediate Start Required

We are urgently seeking an experienced and proactive Site Manager to lead a £2 million highways and civils project near Manston Airport, Kent. You will be working for a specialist contractor on a Bellway Homes housing development, responsible for delivering crucial Section 278 works that connect the new estate to the existing carriageway.

This is a key role requiring strong leadership and technical expertise in highways and groundworks to ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site & Team Management: Lead and organise operational teams of 6-12 staff on the ground, managing all site activities effectively.
• Project Delivery: Oversee all groundworks, services, and civils, with a focus on Section 278 works and traffic management.
• Client Liaison: Act as the main point of contact for the client (Bellway Homes), providing regular progress updates, attending site meetings, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Commercial & Reporting: Work closely with the Quantity Surveyor on monthly applications, variations, and early warning notices. You will also provide weekly progress and commercial tracking reports to the business owners.
• Streetworks & Permitting: Manage all aspects of streetworks, including a solid understanding of permits, submitting road space applications, and liaising with Kent County Council (KCC) inspectors.
• Health, Safety & Quality: Take full responsibility for all safety and quality paperwork, ensuring compliance across the site.
• Supply Chain Management: Coordinate the supply chain, including tankers, surveys, and traffic management implementation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Essential Experience: A proven background in managing highways, civil engineering, and groundworks projects is required.
• Essential Tickets:
  • SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
  • CSCS Card (Gold or Black is ideal)
  • First Aid at Work
• Desirable Experience & Tickets:
  • Experience with projects involving a water element is ideal.
  • Temporary Works certificate
  • Streetwork Supervisor ticket (NRSWA)

To apply or for more information about this immediate opportunity, please contact:

Lewis Weir 07350439853

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