Site Manager (Groundworks)

We Are Footprint; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a residential development in Delamere. The role involves overseeing daily operations, managing subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in residential groundworks and Health & Safety management. Competitive salary and the chance for long-term work on future projects is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work with a respected contractor

Supportive project management teams

Potential for longer-term work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential construction schemes.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks and residential civils infrastructure.
• Up-to-date Health & Safety qualifications (SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS essential).
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and manage subcontractors.
• Ensure works are carried out to design specifications, programme, and quality standards.
• Lead on groundworks and civil packages including drainage, foundations, and external works.
• Enforce and maintain high standards of Health & Safety.
• Liaise with project and commercial teams, engineers, and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and compliance documentation.

Skills

Project Management

Health & Safety Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Construction Drawing Interpretation

Job description

Overview

Site Manager Residential Scheme
Location: Delamere, Cheshire
Type: Full-Time Immediate Start Available
Contract: Contract or Permanent

We Are Footprint are recruiting on behalf of a reputable construction client for an experienced Site Manager to join an established residential development in Delamere. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee a live site, ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of groundworks and residential infrastructure.

About the Role

You’ll take full site responsibility on an active residential project, overseeing daily operations, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring that the programme is delivered to specification, on time and within budget. A strong background in residential groundworks, civils, and Health & Safety management is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations and manage subcontractors
• Ensure works are carried out to design specifications, programme, and quality standards
• Lead on groundworks and civil packages including drainage, foundations, and external works
• Enforce and maintain high standards of Health & Safety, including inductions and toolbox talks
• Liaise with project and commercial teams, engineers, and external stakeholders
• Maintain accurate site records, progress reports, and compliance documentation

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on residential construction schemes
• Strong knowledge of groundworks and residential civils infrastructure
• Up-to-date Health & Safety qualifications (SMSTS, First Aid, CSCS essential)
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience delivering NHBC-compliant housing schemes
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Fire Marshal qualifications
• Local to the Delamere/North West area

What’s on Offer

• Competitive day rate or salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor on a high-quality residential scheme
• Supportive project and senior management teams
• Potential for longer-term work on upcoming developments

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