Site Manager - Civil Engineering

DARA People; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 31,822 - 45,323; Full time

Job summary

DARA People is seeking a Site Manager for a specialist civil engineering project in Wymondham. The role focuses on managing daily site operations, safety, and adherence to the programme on a deep excavation and shoring project featuring ductile iron pipework.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Black CSCS card, Temporary Works Supervisor qualification, and a track record in civil engineering site management. Immediate start on a contract basis with a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Valid Black CSCS Card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• Valid three-day First Aid at Work certificate.
• Previous Site Manager experience within civil engineering or utilities.
• Strong experience of deep excavations and temporary shoring systems.
• Knowledge of ductile iron push-fit and flanged pipework.
• Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
• Strong communication and site coordination skills.
• @One Passport to Work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily site activities.
• Supervise deep excavation and shoring works.
• Oversee the installation of ductile iron pipework.
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors and deliveries.
• Ensure temporary works procedures are followed.
• Maintain health and safety standards across the site.
• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks and inductions.
• Monitor progress against the construction programme.
• Complete site records, permits and daily reports.
• Liaise with the project team regarding progress and site issues.

Skills

CSCS Card

Temporary Works Supervisor

First Aid at Work

Site Manager experience

Deep excavation

Temporary shoring systems

Ductile iron pipework

Health & safety

Communication

Job description

Site Manager - Civil Engineering

Wymondham, South Norfolk, NR18 0DS

£28 per hour | Contract | Start date: 17 August 2026

Working hours: 07:30-17:00

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager for a specialist civil engineering project in Wymondham.

The project involves deep excavation works, the installation of temporary shoring systems, including boxes and sheet-and-frame equipment, and the installation of ductile iron push-fit and flanged pipework.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily site operations, maintaining high safety standards and ensuring the works are completed efficiently and in line with the project programme.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily site activities
• Supervise deep excavation and shoring works
• Oversee the installation of ductile iron pipework
• Coordinate site operatives, subcontractors and deliveries
• Ensure temporary works procedures are followed
• Maintain health and safety standards across the site
• Conduct site briefings, toolbox talks and inductions
• Monitor progress against the construction programme
• Complete site records, permits and daily reports
• Liaise with the project team regarding progress and site issues

Requirements

• Valid Black CSCS Card
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification
• Valid three-day First Aid at Work certificate
• Previous Site Manager experience within civil engineering or utilities
• Strong experience of deep excavations and temporary shoring systems
• Knowledge of ductile iron push-fit and flanged pipework
• Good understanding of construction health and safety requirements
• Strong communication and site coordination skills
• @One Passport to Work is desirable

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to work on a specialist civils project involving complex excavation, temporary works and pipework installation.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate, consistent weekday working hours and the opportunity to apply your experience on a technically demanding project.