Site Manager

Bimplus; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension scheme

Challenging projects

Career progression

Supportive management

Job summary

ITS Group is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead groundworks, basements and reinforced concrete frame packages in Southampton. You will manage day-to-day site activities, coordinate labour, plant and subcontractors, and ensure safe, on-time delivery across complex projects.

The role requires strong planning, drawing interpretation, and Liaison with clients and main contractors. A hands-on leader with SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid is essential; driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager in construction or civil engineering.
• Groundworks, basements or reinforced concrete frame packages experience.
• Commercial and residential project experience.
• Ability to manage multiple trades and direct labour.
• Strong sequencing, temporary works and site logistics understanding.
• Experience handling packages around £1m–£10m+.
• Confident reading and interpreting drawings and specs.
• Sound health and safety knowledge and compliance.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills.
• Clear communication with clients and site teams.
• Hands-on management style with problem solving on site.
• SMSTS, CSCS Card and First Aid qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day management of site activities across groundworks and frames.
• Plan labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet programme.
• Coordinate with Project Manager/Contracts Manager on targets.
• Supervise site teams, maintain productivity and standards.
• Liaise with main contractor, consultants and clients.
• Monitor progress and flag delays or issues.
• Ensure works follow drawings, specs and quality requirements.
• Maintain site records and progress/quality documentation.
• Review RAMS, permits and site paperwork before works.
• Lead health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Manage site logistics and complex sequencing.
• Identify issues and develop practical solutions with team.
• Assist with short-term planning and look-ahead programmes.
• Attend progress and coordination meetings with stakeholders.
• Support completion, handover and close-out.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Job Type:Permanent
Start date:ASAP
Industry:Construction
Location:Southampton
Salary & Package:Negotiable

The role & about the client:
ITS (Construction Professionals South) are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing specialist subcontractor operating across the groundworks, basement and reinforced concrete frame sectors.
The business delivers technically demanding packages on behalf of leading main contractors and developers, working across both commercial and residential construction. Their projects range in value from approximately £1 million through to £10 million+, with a strong pipeline of work and continued opportunities for growth.

Due to an increasing workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of specialist civil and structural packages.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with experience in groundworks, basements and/or concrete frames to join a well-established contractor and take ownership of challenging projects from mobilisation through to completion.

Key responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site activities across groundworks, basement and reinforced concrete frame packages.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered efficiently.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Contracts Manager to achieve programme, quality and commercial objectives.
• Manage and supervise site teams, ensuring productivity and performance remain at a high standard.
• Coordinate works with the main contractor, consultants, engineers and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme and identify potential delays or issues.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Manage and maintain site records, including daily diaries, progress reports and quality documentation.
• Review and coordinate RAMS, permits and other site documentation prior to works commencing.
• Take an active lead in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Manage site logistics and sequencing, particularly where working within constrained or complex construction environments.
• Identify technical and construction issues and work with the wider project team to develop practical solutions.
• Assist with short-term planning and look-ahead programmes.
• Attend site, progress and coordination meetings with clients and project stakeholders.
• Support the successful completion, handover and close-out of works.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Proven experience working as a Site Manager within the construction or civil engineering sector.
• Strong experience delivering groundworks, basement and/or reinforced concrete frame packages.
• Experience working on commercial and residential construction projects.
• Ability to manage multiple trades, subcontractors and direct labour.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, temporary works and site logistics.
• Experience managing projects or packages ranging from approximately £1 million to £10 million+.
• Confident reading and interpreting construction, structural and engineering drawings.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and experience managing site compliance.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, main contractors, consultants and site teams.
• A practical, hands‑on management style with the ability to solve problems and make decisions on site.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• First Aid qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• Pension scheme.
• Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects across the commercial and residential sectors.
• Exposure to high-value specialist packages.
• Long-term, permanent position with a growing specialist contractor.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative management team.

The ITS Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. You and any job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We welcome all applicants and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence