Site Manager - Civil Engineering

Cityscape Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor in Middlesbrough is seeking a Site Manager for Civil Engineering projects. You will lead the day-to-day delivery of groundwork tasks, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and CSCS. The salary ranges from £50,000 to £65,000 per annum depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background managing groundwork and civil engineering schemes.
• Proven ability to lead site teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage site compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinate labor, plant, and materials for smooth operations.
• Conduct quality control inspections and implement processes.

Skills

Managing groundwork and civil engineering schemes

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Valid SMSTS

CSCS (Black/Gold)

First Aid at Work

Job description

Overview

Site Manager - Civil Engineering – Middlesbrough

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 (CIS or PAYE)

About the company

Our client is a long-established construction contractor with roots dating back to 1970. The business has grown from small local works into a trusted name delivering groundworks, structural builders' work and turnkey packages for modular and commercial projects across the Midlands, North and South East of England.

Known for being responsive, solutions-driven and easy to work with, our client takes pride in supporting leading modular contractors with a reliable and professional service from start to finish.

The Role

As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery of Groundwork projects, ensuring that programmes run efficiently and safely.

• Managing site compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinating labour, plant, and materials to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitoring material usage, minimising waste, and maintaining stock levels.
• Carrying out quality control inspections and implementing company processes.
• Tracking production costs and approving payments for subcontractors and trades.
• Leading toolbox talks, safety briefings, and progress meetings.
• Working closely with engineers, suppliers, and external stakeholders to maintain programme targets.

Requirements

• Strong background managing groundwork and civil engineering schemes, including groundworks and drainage.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and First Aid at Work (Temporary Works Coordinator is an advantage).
• Proven ability to lead site teams, delivering projects safely, on time, and to specification.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, consultants, and project teams.

Salary & Package

£50,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience).

Full package details can be discussed at interview stage.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please apply online or contact Bradley at Cityscape Recruitment for further details.