Site Manager

360 Recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

360 Recruitment is seeking a Site / Works Manager to deliver a £10 million civil engineering package in Cheshire. You will oversee day-to-day on-site operations, manage multiple fronts and supervise subcontractors, plant and labour to meet programme targets.

The role requires SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid, strong leadership and a proven track record in earthworks, drainage or highways projects. You will liaise with engineers and clients, monitor progress and drive safety, quality and productivity on

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil site teams on earthworks, drainage or highways projects.
• Strong management of multi-front site operations and subcontractors.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day on-site operations to meet programme targets.
• Supervise site teams, subcontractors and plant operations.
• Coordinate earthworks, drainage and highways packages.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Drive programme delivery and maintain productivity targets.
• Plan labour, plant and material requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Liaise with engineers, clients, subcontractors and wider project team.
• Monitor progress and report on project performance.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues to minimise delays.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Team supervision

Health & safety

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS card

First Aid certification

Job description

Site / Works Manager

Cheshire

£55,000 - £65,000 DOE + Package

A leading principal contractor specialising in enabling works, earthworks, demolition and remediation is looking to appoint an experienced Site / Works Manager to support the delivery of a £10 million project in Cheshire.

With over 15 years of successful trading and a reputation for delivering complex projects nationwide, our client continues to grow across multiple sectors. This opportunity offers the chance to join a well-established business and play a key role in the delivery of a significant scheme comprising earthworks, drainage and highways works.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations on site, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

• Managing daily construction activities across multiple work fronts
• Supervising site teams, subcontractors and plant operations
• Coordinating earthworks, drainage and highways packages
• Ensuring all works comply with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Driving programme delivery and maintaining productivity targets
• Planning labour, plant and material requirements
• Conducting site inspections, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Liaising with engineers, clients, subcontractors and the wider project team
• Monitoring progress and reporting on project performance
• Identifying and resolving on-site issues to minimise delays

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager or Works Manager within civil engineering
• Strong background delivering earthworks, drainage, highways or infrastructure projects
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractors on large-scale schemes
• Sound understanding of construction methodologies and site operations
• Strong organisational, leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications essential

We act as an Employment Agency/Business with regards to this vacancy. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applications regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability or age. All applicants are considered on the basis of their merits and abilities for the job