Site Manager

Sphere Solutions; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager for highways projects in the Taunton area. The role includes overseeing project delivery, managing site teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates must hold SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications, and have proven experience in local authority works. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly site team in a long-running project with potential for ongoing work.

Benefits

Friendly, supportive site team environment

Potential for ongoing work

Qualifications

• Proven experience in highways and local authority works.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites.
• Reliable, proactive, and highly organised.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage highways projects across multiple sites.
• Liaise with the client and subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Health & Safety compliance

Organisational skills

Education

SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager, Site Agent or Sub-Agent to join a highways project in Somerset, covering Taunton and the surrounding areas. This role offers a great opportunity to join a small, friendly site team delivering essential local authority highway works.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage highways projects across multiple sites.
• Liaise with the client, subcontractors, and team members to ensure smooth delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and quality standards.
• Manage workload independently, prioritising tasks and coordinating site activities.
• Work across a range of projects, with some evening or late shifts required (limited).

Requirements

• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (essential).
• Proven experience in highways and local authority works.
• Ability to work independently and travel between sites.
• Reliable, proactive, and highly organised.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Details

• Location: Taunton & surrounding Somerset area
• Duration: From mid-September, for several months (potential to extend)
• Start: ASAP (w/c 15/09 for Black Hat role, w/c 22/09 for Sub-Agent/Agent)
• Friendly, supportive site team environment
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone with highways experience to join a long-running project with potential for ongoing work