Site Manager Highways

Orchard Recruitment Solutions Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee highways and civil engineering projects primarily within the public sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day management of project sites, ensuring compliance with all specifications and regulations while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in highways construction and proven leadership skills. This role requires extensive experience and sound understanding of health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in public sector frameworks.
• Proven track record in delivering infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead site management of highways projects.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.
• Maintain relationships with clients and authorities.

Skills

Extensive experience in highways and civil engineering

Strong leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or relevant diploma in civil engineering or construction management

Tools

CITB/industry-related certification

Job description

Site Manager - Highways

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join our clients Highways & Civil Engineering team across the Yorkshire region. You will be responsible for on-site management and delivery of highways, public roads and associated civil engineering works across Yorkshire and regional contracts, primarily within the public sector. The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader with a strong background in highways construction, civils programmes, stakeholder engagement and health & safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day on‑site management of highways/civil engineering projects, ensuring safe, high‑quality delivery on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, plant and operatives, ensuring productive and compliant site activity.
• Plan, supervise and coordinate all aspects of highway works including earthworks, drainage, road resurfacing, kerbing, traffic management and utilities interface.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, technical drawings, contractual requirements and statutory regulations.
• Maintain strong relationships with client representatives, local authorities, and statutory bodies on public sector highways schemes.
• Implement and enforce Britcon’s robust health, safety, environmental and quality standards on every project site.
• Proactively identify and resolve site issues, risks and constraints to minimise delays and control cost impacts.
• Manage submittals, site reporting, daily logs, method statements, risk assessments and programme updates.
• Mentor, develop and support site teams to foster a collaborative, performance‑driven culture.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience in highways and civil engineering site management, ideally within public sector frameworks.
• Proven track record of delivering highways, roadworks and infrastructure projects to a high standard.
• Strong leadership and site leadership skills with ability to manage multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Sound understanding of CDM regulations, health & safety protocols, quality and environmental standards.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and construction programmes.
• Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally to multiple sites.

Desirable Attributes

• SMSTS/SSSTS or equivalent health & safety qualifications.
• Degree or relevant diploma in civil engineering or construction management.
• Experience working on local authority frameworks or public sector highways contracts.
• CITB/industry‑related certification.