Site Manager - Freelance - EA Framework

People Group Limited; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager to manage site operations for various civil engineering projects in the South West, primarily around Yeovil. The role offers a long-term freelance opportunity of approximately two years, with responsibilities including overseeing teams and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Strong experience in civil engineering is required, along with valid certifications.

Benefits

Long-term freelance opportunity

Involvement in a high-profile framework programme

Competitive day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager for a principal contractor.
• Background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple sites.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, including subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering knowledge

Health and safety standards

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a principal contractor delivering works on the Environment Agency (EA) framework. The role will be site-based, primarily around Yeovil and the wider South West region, managing sections of works and site teams across a variety of civil engineering projects.

This is a freelance CIS role with around two years of secured work, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to work on long-term framework delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across multiple sites within the framework.
• Lead and coordinate site teams, including subcontractors and direct labour.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Plan, monitor, and report progress against programme.
• Oversee quality control, environmental compliance, and health & safety standards.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, framework partners, and client representatives.
• Manage sections of works, ensuring smooth handovers and effective sequencing.
• Contribute to risk assessments, method statements, and permit processes.
• Resolve on-site challenges, ensuring minimum disruption to project delivery.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager for a principal contractor, ideally on frameworks.
• Background in civil engineering and infrastructure projects (EA/environmental experience desirable).
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold) and First Aid at Work.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the South West.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple work fronts.
• Strong communication skills for client, team, and subcontractor liaison.

Benefits

• Long-term freelance opportunity (CIS - approx. 2 years).
• Involvement in a high-profile framework programme.
• Competitive day rate, commensurate with experience