Site Manager

AWI Civitas; Slough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Job summary

AWI Civitas in Slough, United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Site Manager to drive a project from inception to handover. You will lead the site team, coordinate subcontractors, enforce health and safety standards, and ensure delivery on programme and within budget.

You will manage day-to-day operations, RAMS reviews, maintain quality across trades, and work closely with the Project Manager and Commercial team to monitor costs and material deliveries.

Qualifications

• Proven No.1 Site Manager on sector-specific projects (commercial, high-volume housing or refurbishment).
• Valid SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certificate.
• Valid CSCS card (Black or Gold) and First Aid at Work.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and subcontractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site team and coordinate subcontractors to hit milestones.
• Enforce strict health and safety standards and RAMS reviews.
• Manage day-to-day site operations to keep works in line with the master programme.
• Oversee quality control and manage snagging through to practical completion.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and Commercial team to monitor costs and material deliveries.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Reading Drawings

Leadership

Subcontractor Management

Health & Safety

Budget & Programme Management

Job description

Slough, 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.