Site Manager - Civil Groundworks (Freelance/Perm)

Building Careers UK Ltd; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive freelance rate

Permanent salary package

Long-term projects

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is currently recruiting an experienced Site Manager for groundworks and civil engineering projects. You will lead day-to-day site operations, manage groundworks, drainage, foundations and infrastructure packages, and coordinate site teams and subcontractors to deliver on time and to high standards.

We welcome hands-on candidates with strong leadership, safety focus and ability to read drawings and programmes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager in civil engineering or groundworks.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, drainage and infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and construction programmes.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day‑to‑day management of site operations.
• Managing groundworks, drainage, foundations, infrastructure and associated civil engineering packages.
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, plant and materials.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within programme.
• Maintaining high standards of health & safety and site compliance.
• Conducting site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings.
• Liaising with Project Managers, Engineers, clients and subcontractors.
• Monitoring progress, identifying potential issues and implementing solutions.
• Ensuring quality standards and project specifications are consistently met.
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting on progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Reading drawings

Programme management

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid at Work

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is currently recruiting an experienced Site Manager for groundworks and civil engineering projects. You will lead day-to-day site operations, manage groundworks, drainage, foundations and infrastructure packages, and coordinate site teams and subcontractors to deliver on time and to high standards.

We welcome hands-on candidates with strong leadership, safety focus and ability to read drawings and programmes.