Site Manager Groundworks

HBG Recruitment; New Herrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A North East Based groundworks specialist is seeking a Site Manager with at least 3 years of experience in groundworks and civil engineering. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site compliance with health, safety, and quality standards, coordinating resources, and leading teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and to specification. This permanent role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and immediate starts are available.

Benefits

Permanent Position

Great opportunity to learn

Interesting work

Stable established company

Qualifications

• 3 years experience with groundworks and setting out required.
• Proven ability to lead site teams effectively.
• Strong background in managing groundwork and civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage health, safety, and quality compliance on site.
• Coordinate resources to maintain smooth operations.
• Monitor material usage and maintain stock levels.
• Conduct quality control inspections.
• Lead safety briefings and progress meetings.

Skills

Managing site compliance

Coordinating labour

Monitoring material usage

Quality control inspections

Excellent communication

Education

Valid SMSTS

CSCS (Black / Gold)

First Aid at Work

Job description

Overview

Site Manager Groundworks

Up to £50,000 DOE

Monday - Friday 07:30 - 17:00

Sunderland / Washington / Newcastle

Immediate Starts Available

My client is a North East Based groundworks specialist, they work primarily with new home builders across the region. Due to continued growth and major project wins, this client now requires an additional Site Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. If you have 3 years experience with groundworks and setting out please read on

Benefits

• Permanent Position
• Great opportunity to learn and develop
• Interesting work
• Monday - Friday
• Stable established company

The Role of Site Manager

• Managing site compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Coordinating labour, plant, and materials to keep operations running smoothly.
• Monitoring material usage, minimising waste, and maintaining stock levels.
• Carrying out quality control inspections and implementing company processes.
• Tracking production costs and approving payments for subcontractors and trades.
• Leading toolbox talks, safety briefings, and progress meetings.
• Working closely with engineers, suppliers, and external stakeholders to maintain programme targets.

The Right Site Manager

• Strong background managing groundwork and civil engineering schemes, including groundworks and drainage.
• Valid SMSTS, CSCS (Black / Gold), and First Aid at Work (Temporary Works Coordinator is an advantage).
• Proven ability to lead site teams, delivering projects safely, on time, and to specification.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with clients, consultants, and project teams.

Interested? To apply for the Site Manager Position, here are your two options

• Option 1: "This is the job for me! When can I start?" Call now and discuss your experience. Call 07480 239 770 (between 8am - 5pm) or drop an email and I will get back to you ASAP.
• Option 2: I think I’m right for this position, but I’m not sure I have enough to be get an interview. Click 'apply now' so I can read your CV and let you know.

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