Site Manager

AWI Civitas; Reading; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare package

Job summary

AWI Civitas, Reading, is seeking a Site Manager to drive the project from inception to handover. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors, enforce HSE standards and ensure the build is delivered on programme, on budget, and safely.

You will supervise direct labour and subcontractors, oversee quality across trades, and work with the Project Manager and Commercial team to monitor costs and resolve technical queries.

Qualifications

• Proven No. 1 Site Manager on relevant projects.
• SMSTS certificate is mandatory.
• CSCS card (Black/Gold) and First Aid at Work required.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site team and coordinate subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Manage day-to-day site operations and progress against the programme.
• Enforce Health, Safety and Environmental standards and conduct RAMS reviews.
• Supervise direct labour and subcontractors to achieve completion.
• Monitor costs, material deliveries and resolve technical queries with the PM.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Team coordination

Safety leadership

Communication

Education

SMSTS certificate

CSCS card (Black/Gold)

First Aid at Work

Tools

RAMS

Job description

Reading, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/11/2026

As Site Manager, you will be the driving force on the ground, responsible for taking the project from inception through to successful handover. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors, enforce strict health and safety standards, and ensure the build is delivered safely, on programme, and within budget.

Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works progress in line with the master construction programme.

Maintain the highest standards of Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, conducting regular site inductions, toolbox talks, and RAMS reviews.

Supervise, coordinate, and motivate direct labour and specialist subcontractors to hit key project milestones.

Oversee quality control across all trades, conducting regular inspections and managing snagging through to practical completion.

Work closely with the Project Manager and Commercial team to monitor costs, manage material deliveries, and resolve technical queries promptly.

Requirements

Proven experience as a No. 1 Site Manager on [insert sector, e.g., commercial new builds / high-volume housing / refurbishment] projects.

Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate.

Valid CSCS card (Black or Gold) and First Aid at Work qualification.

Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and programmes.

Excellent communication, leadership, and subcontractor management skills.

Employer pension contribution and private healthcare package.

Genuine opportunities for progression into Senior Site Manager or Project Manager roles.