Site Manager - Civils / Highways

Buildforce Solutions Ltd; Northampton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is seeking an experienced Civils Site Manager for a long-term contract in Northampton. The role involves overseeing a £120m major infrastructure scheme, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance. Candidates must have proven experience in civils management and relevant certifications. This position offers a competitive day rate and a chance to play a key role in a significant project running into 2026.

Benefits

Long-term contract until 2026

Competitive day rate

Structured project team support

Qualifications

• Proven background as a Civils Site Manager on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with highways, roundabouts, and general civils packages.
• Proficient in managing QA, reporting, and progress tracking.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day management of civils works.
• Coordinating subcontractors and direct labour.
• Driving program delivery and ensuring compliance.

Skills

Civils site management

Project delivery

Safety compliance

Quality assurance

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS (Manager's Black Card)

First Aid

Job description

Overview

Civils Site Manager - Long Term Contract

Location: Northampton area

Project: £120m Major Infrastructure Scheme

Start: Within 2 weeks

Duration: Long term - running into 2026

Rate: Competitive (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Civils Site Manager to join the delivery team on a £120m flagship infrastructure scheme in Northampton, with works programmed well into 2026.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day management of civils works.
• Coordinating subcontractors, direct labour, and plant.
• Driving programme delivery, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance.
• Managing QA, reporting, and progress tracking.
• Liaising with engineers, commercial teams, and project management.

Experience Required

• Proven background as a Civils Site Manager on major infrastructure projects.
• Experience across:
• Highways and roundabouts
• Soil nailing and ground stabilisation
• Bridge structures and civils interfaces (CI)
• General civils packages including drainage, earthworks, and RC works

Tickets / Certifications (Essential)

• SMSTS
• CSCS (Manager's Black Card preferred)
• First Aid

What's on Offer

• Long-term contract with secure pipeline into 2026.
• Chance to play a leading role on a £120m major civils scheme.
• Competitive day rate.
• Work within a well-supported and structured project team.

Please apply below and reach out to Heather Duncan for more information