Site Manager (Civils)

Unite People; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outside IR35

12 months freelance

Job summary

Unite People is seeking an experienced Freelance Civils Site Manager for a major infrastructure project in the Bristol / North Somerset area. The role involves delivering key civils packages including groundworks, drainage, RC retaining structures and external works on a busy site.

You will manage subcontractors and direct labour, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate with the engineering team to meet programme requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager on civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in groundworks and drainage.
• Experience with reinforced concrete structures advantageous.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple work packages.
• Knowledge of RAMS and QA requirements; SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day civils works on site.
• Oversee groundworks, drainage, RC retaining structures and external works packages.
• Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to required quality.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Programme management

On-site safety management

Tools

QA documentation

Job description

Freelance Civils Site Manager

Bristol / North Somerset

Freelance - Outside IR35

12 Months

Competitive Day Rate

Start: Mid October 2026

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Civils Site Manager to join a major infrastructure project in the Bristol / North Somerset area.

Working for an established civil engineering contractor, you will take responsibility for the delivery of key civils packages incorporating groundworks, drainage, reinforced concrete retaining structures and external works.

The project represents a significant investment in local infrastructure and will deliver an important new asset for the surrounding communities. This provides an excellent opportunity for a locally based Site Manager to play a key role in a scheme that will have a lasting impact on the area.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of civils works on site.
• Overseeing groundworks, drainage, RC retaining structures and external works packages.
• Managing and coordinating subcontractors and direct labour.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Working closely with the engineering team to coordinate technical and construction requirements.
• Reviewing RAMS and ensuring works are undertaken in accordance with approved documentation.
• Managing short-term programmes and coordinating upcoming works.
• Monitoring progress and reporting to the senior project team.
• Liaising with the client, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.
• Ensuring appropriate QA and site documentation is maintained throughout the works.
• Supporting the resolution of technical and operational issues on site.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong background managing groundworks and drainage packages.
• Experience delivering reinforced concrete structures would be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple work packages.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, RAMS and QA requirements.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS.
• First Aid.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

This is a 12-month freelance opportunity, working Outside IR35, suited to an experienced Civils Site Manager looking to secure a long-term assignment on a major infrastructure scheme with genuine importance to the local area