Site Manager - Civil Engineering & Fit Out

Fawkes & Reece Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is recruiting for experienced Site Manager and Senior Site Manager roles on a major civil engineering and construction project at Brighton seafront. You will lead on-site operations, manage trades and ensure safety and programme compliance.

The ideal candidate has progressed from trades to site management with strong civil project background, including piling, concrete works and RC frame packages. SMSTS/CSCS and First Aid qualifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading site operations on civil engineering projects.
• Proven ability to coordinate trades, subcontractors and supply chain.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure works meet programme.
• Coordinate piling, concrete works and RC frame activities.
• Manage fit-out and finishing works where required.
• Monitor quality, safety and site logistics.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Subcontractor coordination

Health & safety

Job description

Location: Brighton - Seafront Arches

Contract: PAYE

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced

Site Manager and Senior Site Manager to join a major civil engineering and construction project based on Brighton seafront.

The project involves a range of complex civil engineering and structural packages, including

piling, concrete works and reinforced concrete (RC) frame, alongside associated building and fit-out activities.

We are looking for hands-on construction professionals who have progressed through the trades, ideally coming from a working Foreman background, and have developed into Site Management.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who understands construction from the ground up and can confidently manage trades, subcontractors and site operations across multiple work packages.

The Role

You will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site operations, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing site operations across civil engineering and construction packages.
• Overseeing piling, concrete and RC frame works.
• Coordinating subcontractors, trades and labour.
• Managing fit-out and finishing activities where required.
• Ensuring works are delivered to programme and specification.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety.
• Carrying out quality inspections and managing defects.
• Coordinating materials, plant, deliveries and site logistics.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team.
• Monitoring productivity and driving progress on site.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Manager.
• Strong background in civil engineering and construction projects.
• Experience with piling, concrete works and/or RC frame packages.
• Fit-out experience would be highly advantageous.
• Ideally progressed from the tools into a Foreman, Supervisor or Site Management position.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and trade coordination.
• Confident managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to site management.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a significant civil engineering project.
• Brighton seafront location.
• Opportunity to take ownership of key project packages.