Site Manager

We Are Footprint; St Helens; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

We Are Footprint is seeking an experienced Freelance Site Manager for a groundworks project in the United Kingdom. The role requires overseeing groundworks operations on site, coordinating excavation, drainage, and foundations, and ensuring works stay on programme.

The candidate should have proven site management experience, strong health & safety understanding, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead subcontractors and site teams. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in groundworks.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and health & safety.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Available for an immediate start.
• Relevant Site Management qualifications/cards.

Responsibilities

• Managing groundworks operations on site.
• Supervising groundworkers and subcontractors.
• Coordinating excavation, drainage, foundations and external works.
• Managing site activities and ensuring works remain on programme.
• Ensuring all works meet required quality standards.
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring progress.
• Liaising with the Project Manager and wider site team.
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards.
• Managing RAMS and ensuring site procedures are followed.

Skills

Site management

Groundworks experience

Subcontractor management

Health & safety

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Site Management qualifications/cards

Job description

FREELANCE SITE MANAGER - GROUNDWORKS

Immediate Start | Freelance Contract

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Manager with a strong background in groundworks to join a busy construction project.

The successful candidate will have proven experience managing groundworks packages, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing groundworks operations on site
• Supervising groundworkers and subcontractors
• Coordinating excavation, drainage, foundations and external works
• Managing site activities and ensuring works remain on programme
• Ensuring all works meet required quality standards
• Conducting site inspections and monitoring progress
• Liaising with the Project Manager and wider site team
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards
• Managing RAMS and ensuring site procedures are followed

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager
• Strong groundworks experience
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Good understanding of construction processes and health & safety
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Relevant Site Management qualifications/cards
• Available for an immediate start