Site Manager - Civils

ionic Recruitment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Civils Site Manager for a housing project in Sefton, United Kingdom. The role involves overseeing on-site civil engineering operations, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and to quality standards. Responsibilities include managing subcontractors, site logistics, health & safety compliance, and quality control. Required qualifications include SMSTS certification, CSCS Card, and proven experience in civil engineering, particularly in new build housing projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager in civil engineering and groundworks.
• Strong background in new build housing or residential developments.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and ensure health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations and site logistics.
• Ensure health & safety and environmental compliance.
• Monitor programme and progress of the project.
• Conduct quality control and assurance.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Technical knowledge

Education

SMSTS certification

CSCS Card (ideally Black Manager's Card)

First Aid at Work certification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

My client is looking for a Civils Site Manager on a new build housing project - Responsible for overseeing all on‑site civil engineering and groundworks operations, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You will manage subcontractors, materials, and health & safety compliance from site establishment through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Operations & Management: Supervise day-to-day operations, coordinate all civil engineering/groundworks activities (excavation, foundations, drainage, retaining walls, etc.), and manage site logistics and deliveries.
• Health & Safety and Environmental Compliance
• Programme & Progress Monitoring
• Quality Control & Assurance
• Subcontractor & Team Management
• Documentation & Reporting
• Stakeholder Communication

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Site Manager with a strong background in civil engineering and groundworks, specifically on new build housing or residential developments.
• Technical Knowledge
• Leadership
• Problem-Solving
• Core Qualifications (Essential):

Core Qualifications (Essential)

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) Card (ideally Black Manager's Card, which requires an NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management).
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Full UK driving licence