Site Manager - Civil Engineering - Port/Dock

Fawkes & Reece Group; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece Group is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major marine and port infrastructure project, delivering upgrades and extending the life of an existing berth. The role requires leading on-site operations within a live port environment, coordinating engineers, subcontractors and client interfaces while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all activities on site, ensuring works are delivered to

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in marine, ports, quay structures or live operational environments.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate site activities.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate site activities.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, to programme and to quality standards.
• Coordinate multiple trades, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Work closely with client and project team within live operational environment.
• Manage site logistics, permits, sequencing and interfaces with existing infrastructure.
• Ensure RAMS and inspections are implemented effectively.
• Monitor progress and identify potential programme or delivery issues.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Site management

Job description

Location: Felixstowe
Salary: £500.00- £525.00 per Day
Contract: Contract
Type: Full Time

Contract | Major UK Port Infrastructure Project

We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major marine and port infrastructure project, delivering a significant programme of works to upgrade and extend the operational life of an existing Berth

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in marine civils, heavy civil engineering, ports, infrastructure or complex works within live operational environments.

The Project

The project involves a range of technically challenging works, including:

Strengthening the existing rear crane beam.

Replacement of front and rear quay crane rails to facilitate the introduction of larger cranes.

Replacement of front crane beam stow pin sockets.

Diversion, protection and reinstatement of existing utilities and drainage.

Excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of pavements.

Replacement of end-of-life fender systems, including the supply and installation of 10 fenders plus 5 spares, complete with panels, chains, ladders and associated fixings.

Design and installation of specialist crane rail fixing systems, including coordination of specialist subcontractors.

The works will be undertaken within a live operational port environment, requiring excellent planning, communication and coordination around existing infrastructure, services and ongoing crane operations.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of works on site, working closely with the Project Manager, engineering team, client and specialist subcontractors.

You will be responsible for:

Managing day-to-day site operations and coordinating site activities.

Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards.

Coordinating multiple trades, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.

Working closely with the client and wider project team within a live operational environment.

Managing site logistics, permits, sequencing and interfaces with existing infrastructure.

Ensuring RAMS, inspections and quality requirements are implemented effectively.

Monitoring progress and identifying potential programme or delivery issues.

Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

About You

We are looking for a Site Manager with proven experience delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

Experience within marine, ports, quay structures, heavy civils or other live operational environments would be highly advantageous.

You should be confident managing subcontractors, coordinating complex site activities and working around existing services and operational infrastructure.

Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to health, safety, quality and programme delivery.

What's on Offer

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK infrastructure project and play a key role in delivering an important upgrade to the country's port infrastructure network.