Site Manager - Highways

Career Makers; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Didcot is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee highways projects. The role involves managing site engineers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and driving project delivery. Candidates should have a strong civil engineering background, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality. This position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 plus a £6,000 car allowance and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

£6,000 car allowance

Career development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Ownership of site delivery

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Manager role within civil engineering, ideally highways.
• Strong technical knowledge, with excellent understanding of NEC contracts.
• Demonstrable leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring Site Engineers and Section Engineers.
• Supporting the Project Manager in planning and driving the construction phase.
• Overseeing Health & Safety compliance and promoting a strong safety culture.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety compliance

Education

HNC or higher in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Site Manager - Highways

Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire

Salary: £65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Package

Are you an experienced Site Manager with a strong civil engineering background and proven experience delivering highways schemes? Our client, a well-established construction company with a strong reputation across multiple sectors, is looking for a Site Manager to join their team in Didcot. As a key partner in the National Highways supply chain, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of significant infrastructure projects with a respected employer.

The Role: As Site Manager, you will take a leading role on site, working closely with the Project Manager to deliver works safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing and mentoring Site Engineers and Section Engineers.
• Supporting the Project Manager in planning and driving the construction phase of projects.
• Allocating and controlling project resources.
• Reviewing and compiling work package and management plans.
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and in line with programme requirements.
• Liaising with the Planning department to obtain accurate programme data.
• Managing subcontractors and suppliers to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Overseeing Health & Safety compliance and promoting a strong safety culture.
• Preparing daily briefings, site diaries, and supporting commercial reporting.
• Assisting with quality, environmental, and project close-out documentation.

About You

• Proven experience in a Site Manager role within civil engineering, ideally highways.
• Strong technical knowledge, with excellent understanding of NEC contracts.
• HNC or higher in Civil Engineering.
• Demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
• A strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work qualifications.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.

Desirable

• Experience managing highways schemes.
• Temporary Works Coordinator and/or CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting) training.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £65,000 + £6,000 car allowance + package.
• The opportunity to work with a respected, long-standing contractor with a strong pipeline of highways projects.
• Career development and progression opportunities within a supportive environment.
• The chance to take ownership of site delivery and play a pivotal role in major infrastructure works.