Site Manager (National)

Sphere Solutions; Milton Damerel; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead civil engineering and tunnelling projects across the UK. You will drive site operations, ensuring safety, programme accuracy, and quality on technically challenging schemes.

You'll manage diverse teams, liaise with clients and design teams, and monitor risks while maintaining thorough site records. A permanent role with long-term project opportunities and a company vehicle are on offer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience on tunnelling, shafts, deep excavations, or underground works preferred but not essential.
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and site controls.
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills.
• SMSTS and CSCS essential; First Aid and Temporary Works desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK & lodge away.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities across civil engineering and tunnelling works.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor works to meet programme targets.
• Lead and supervise site teams, subcontractors, and direct labour.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and progress updates.
• Liaise with project managers, clients, designers, and supply chain partners.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage materials, plant, and workforce resources efficiently.
• Conduct site meetings, toolbox talks, and workforce briefings.

Skills

Leadership

Site Management

Health & Safety

Planning

Communication

Willing to travel

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

Site Manager (National Travel)

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Bridgend

Permanent salary + company vehicle

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering complex tunnelling, underground structures, and major infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a permanent opportunity to work on technically challenging schemes within a supportive and professional environment.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will lead site teams and coordinate all construction activities in close collaboration with project and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities across civil engineering and tunnelling works
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor works to meet programme targets
• Lead and supervise site teams, subcontractors, and direct labour
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and progress updates
• Liaise with project managers, clients, designers, and supply chain partners
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions
• Manage materials, plant, and workforce resources efficiently
• Conduct site meetings, toolbox talks, and workforce briefings

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Experience on tunnelling, shafts, deep excavations, or underground works preferred but not essential
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and site controls
• Excellent leadership, organisation, and communication skills
• SMSTS and CSCS essential; First Aid and Temporary Works desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to sites across the UK & lodge away

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Permanent role with long-term project pipeline
• Opportunity to work on technically complex and rewarding projects
• Career development within a specialist contracting environment