Site Manager - Highways & Groundworks / Civils

Upfront Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking a Site Manager to lead civil works across highways and infrastructure in North West England. This full-time, permanent role offers a hands-on on-site position with a salary of £45,000 to £62,500 per annum, plus a company vehicle or allowance, pension and benefits.

You will manage day-to-day site operations, supervise subcontractors and plant, deliver Section 278 works, maintain safety and quality, and coordinate programmes with engineers and local authorities.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in civil engineering environments, particularly highways and infrastructure works.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations across civils and highways projects
• Supervising subcontractors, direct labour and plant activities
• Delivering Section 278 highway works in accordance with specifications
• Maintaining health and safety compliance and site standards
• Coordinating programmes and short-term planning activities
• Liaising with engineers, commercial teams and senior leadership
• Monitoring workmanship and ensuring quality requirements are achieved
• Managing RAMS, permits and site documentation
• Overseeing site logistics, materials and deliveries
• Maintaining communication with stakeholders and local authorities
• Identifying risks and resolving site challenges efficiently
• Supporting delivery to programme and commercial expectations

Job description

Site Manager - Highways & Civils / Groundworks

Salary and Package - £45,000 to £62,500 per annum depending on experience, plus company vehicle or allowance, pension and additional benefits package.

Location - North West England

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

An established and highly respected civil engineering contractor operating across the North West, delivering highways infrastructure, site works and sustainable construction solutions. The business has been built on strong ethical values, long-term relationships and responsible working practices, with significant investment in plant, recycling facilities and environmentally conscious project delivery.

Why Join Them

This Site Manager role offers long-term stability within a well-structured contractor known for consistent projects and strong staff retention. The company promotes a practical, supportive working environment where experienced Site Managers are trusted to run projects properly, with realistic programmes and collaborative teams. Work is primarily regional, providing continuity of projects without excessive travel, alongside opportunities to develop within a growing and secure business.

About the Role

The Site Manager will take a hands-on role overseeing civil engineering works across both highway schemes and site-based infrastructure projects, including Section 278 works.

This is a practical position suited to a Site Manager comfortable being present on site, managing operations directly and maintaining high standards of safety, quality and delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing day-to-day site operations across civils and highways projects
• Supervising subcontractors, direct labour and plant activities
• Delivering Section 278 highway works in accordance with specifications
• Maintaining health and safety compliance and site standards
• Coordinating programmes and short-term planning activities
• Liaising with engineers, commercial teams and senior leadership
• Monitoring workmanship and ensuring quality requirements are achieved
• Managing RAMS, permits and site documentation
• Overseeing site logistics, materials and deliveries
• Maintaining communication with stakeholders and local authorities
• Identifying risks and resolving site challenges efficiently
• Supporting delivery to programme and commercial expectations

The successful Site Manager will have strong experience within civil engineering environments, particularly highways and infrastructure works, and be confident leading teams in a hands-on capacity.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager seeking a secure, long-term role with a reputable civil engineering contractor delivering varied and technically engaging projects. The position offers stability, autonomy on site and the backing of an established and well-organised business.