Site Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car allowance

Job summary

Randstad CPE in England is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead operational delivery across civil engineering and water infrastructure projects in Staffordshire. You will take full site management responsibility for delivering schemes safely, to specification, and on schedule while maximizing commercial performance.

You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, drive planning, cost control, and client reporting, while ensuring CDM compliance and a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Hold a Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering.
• Experience as Site Manager/Agent for heavy civils or deep drainage.
• CSCS Card (Black or Gold) and SMSTS/IOSH Managing Safely.
• TWC and Confined Space training.
• Strong knowledge of CDM, contracts, cost control, and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary site teams to deliver complex civil schemes safely.
• Manage construction programs, look-aheads, RAMS, ITPs, and procurement schedules.
• Monitor cost plans, maintain site diaries, and pursue value engineering.
• Represent client on site with weekly progress meetings and monthly reporting.

Skills

Site leadership

Civil engineering

Planning & scheduling

Cost control

Subcontractor management

CDM regulations

Client liaison

Problem solving

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

About this Role

This Site Manager position offers an outstanding opportunity to lead operational delivery across civil engineering and water infrastructure projects in Staffordshire. You will take full site management responsibility for delivering schemes safely, to specification, and on schedule while maximizing commercial performance.

• Lead multidisciplinary site teams, engineers, foremen, direct labour, and subcontractors to deliver complex civil schemes safely.
• Manage construction programs, 2-week look-aheads, project plans, RAMS, ITPs, and material procurement schedules.
• Monitor project cost plans, maintain detailed site diaries, and execute value engineering opportunities to drive commercial performance.
• Act as the primary client interface on site, holding weekly progress meetings and delivering accurate monthly reporting.

About You

You are an experienced Site Manager or Site Agent with a strong operational background in heavy civil engineering, deep drainage, or water sector infrastructure. You possess strong direct labour leadership, technical problem-solving ability, and sound commercial awareness under regulated framework contracts.

• Hold a recognized Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent professional qualification).
• Demonstrate essential experience working as a Site Manager/Agent for a contractor within heavy civils or deep drainage.
• Hold essential credentials: CSCS Card (Black or Gold), SMSTS (or IOSH Managing Safely), TWC, and Confined Space training.
• Possess a strong working knowledge of CDM regulations, contract conditions, cost control, forecasting, and testing specifications.
• Show proven ability to manage direct labour and subcontractors, challenge site designs, and drive safety-first site cultures.

About Us

Our client is an established, privately owned civil engineering contractor that prioritizes family values and direct delivery. Recognized for high workplace standards, they foster an inclusive environment that welcomes talent from all backgrounds and identity groups.

• Join a values-driven organization committed to maintaining an open, inclusive, and collaborative culture.
• Benefit from long-term job security supported by major regional framework agreements and infrastructure schemes.
• Access structured leadership and management coaching designed to support your career progression into Project Management.
• Work alongside experienced industry specialists in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

About Your Future

Taking on this key operational site role positions you for clear career advancement into Senior Site Agent and Contracts Management roles within expanding regional business units.

• Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by a stable and expanding regional infrastructure pipeline.
• Receive a competitive base salary between 50,000 and 60,000 plus a company car allowance or vehicle options.
• Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, additional loyalty days, and dedicated volunteering leave.
• Gain access to private medical cover, company pension schemes, life assurance, and continuous professional development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.