Site Manager - Plotworks - (Closing date - 30/11/25)

Esh Group; Bowburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering company in Bowburn is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee daily operations on plots. The role involves ensuring safety standards, preparing progress reports, and managing resources effectively. Candidates should have experience in new build projects, relevant safety certifications, and strong leadership skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and contribute to high-quality project delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience working in plot sector of new build projects/sites.
• Experience of civil engineering schemes valued £100k - £4 million.
• Full clean UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety and quality management systems.
• Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements.
• Monitor progress and report daily/weekly metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer care

Education

CSCS card – minimum gold standard

5 day Site Managers Safety certificate

First aid at work certificate (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Site Manager to take charge of day-to-day operations on our civil engineering (plot works) schemes. This role offers the opportunity to lead site activities, ensure smooth project delivery, and uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Location: Bowburn

Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with contractual requirements and Company Safety, Environmental and Quality Management Systems
• Assess the environmental impact and risks connected to projects
• Prepare and review risk assessments and method statements
• Ensure technical compliance and the safety of all operational activities
• Monitor progress against programme, take off and call off materials in advance of work
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports, variation reports for the scheme
• Prepare detailed weekly lookahead programmes
• Schedule and manage resources to deliver site works
• Provide accurate records and measurement details to enable the Quantity Surveyor to prepare monthly valuations
• Support the planning, design and management of projects
• Manage information flow and identify technical queries
• Ensure exceptional levels of customer care

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

Qualifications

• Computer literate, including Microsoft project
• CSCS card – minimum gold standard
• Experience working in plot sector of new build projects/sites
• 5 day Site Managers Safety certificate
• Experience of civil engineering scheme of values £100k - £4million
• First aid at work certificate desirable
• Full clean UK driving licence

Attributes & Skills

• Encourage and supports other colleagues
• Friendly and approachable and caring
• Has a ‘can do / will do’ attitude
• Analysis own performance and takes steps to improve this
• Remains focused when faced with competing demands
• Keeps people informed of progress on key tasks
• Adapts their communication style to suit their customer/ colleague responding to their feedback
• Is open to new ideas and listens to other people’s point of view
• Is open and honest
• Consistently makes decision which brings benefit to customers
• Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
• Professional behaviour at all times
• Good IT Skills