Site Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment firm seeks a Site Project Manager in the UK. This role involves overseeing civil engineering projects, managing daily activities, ensuring compliance, and liaising with clients. A degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 5 years' relevant experience are essential. Candidates must have strong communication and leadership skills and a willingness to travel. Certifications like SMSTS are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel and work away from home across the UK.
• Full driving licence.
• Minimum of 5 years' site-based experience in a management role.
• Strong understanding of current H&S and environmental procedures.
• Experience in civils and utilities sectors.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project activities, ensuring compliance with all procedures.
• Plan and allocate resources effectively.
• Produce and manage project programmes using MS Project.
• Liaise directly with clients professionally.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Oversee temporary works requirements.
• Monitor project costs and maintain financial records.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

IT proficiency (especially spreadsheets)

Client-facing skills

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Site Project Manager (Tier 2 Civils Contractor - EHV Sector)

(Must be willing to travel)

Overview

The Site Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of assigned projects from start to completion, ensuring delivery on programme, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day project activities, ensuring compliance with all procedures and safety standards.
• Plan, organise and allocate resources including labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Produce and manage project programmes using MS Project.
• Liaise directly with clients, representing the business professionally at all times.
• Prepare Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and other required site documentation.
• Oversee temporary works requirements and prepare design briefs.
• Monitor project costs, prepare payment applications, track valuations, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Interpret and manage contract conditions (e.g., NEC3), assess additional works, and support dispute resolution.

Requirements

• Willingness to travel and work away from home as required across the UK.
• Full driving licence.
• Strong communication, client-facing and leadership skills.
• High level of literacy, numeracy, and IT proficiency (especially spreadsheets).
• Ability to work independently, stay organised, and lead teams effectively.
• Ideally degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, with a minimum of 5 years' site-based experience in a similar management role.
• Strong understanding of current H&S and environmental procedures.
• Experience in civils and utilities sectors, ideally including substation civils, HV cable installation, drainage, groundworks, RC works, earthworks, and reinstatement.
• Knowledge of NRSWA, trench excavations, and reinstatement techniques.

Typical Certifications (advantageous)

• SMSTS
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• NRSWA Supervisor
• First Aid
• HSG47
• Appointed Person
• Other relevant industry or client-based competency certificates