Site Manager - UK Wide

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Manager/Site Agent to lead construction projects in the UK. The ideal candidate should have a background in civil engineering, particularly with soil nailing and trackside rail environments. Responsibilities include overseeing site activities, team management, and ensuring safety compliance. This flexible opportunity offers potential temp-to-perm arrangements or permanent positions from the start.

Benefits

Flexible opportunity

Immediate start available

Supportive client team with safety focus

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager/Site Agent in civil engineering or construction projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Health & Safety awareness and site compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all on-site activities.
• Supervise installation of soil nails and anchors.
• Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors and clients.

Skills

Site Management

Soil Nailing

Team Leadership

Communication

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

Overview

Piling Recruitment Group (PRG) is recruiting on behalf of one of our clients for an experienced Site Manager / Site Agent to join their team. This opportunity is flexible and can be either temporary with the potential to go permanent or straight permanent, depending on your preference. The ideal candidate will have experience in soil nailing, anchors, and trackside rail environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all on-site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Supervise installation of soil nails and anchors, maintaining high quality and adherence to design specifications
• Coordinate and liaise with subcontractors, clients, and other stakeholders on site
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards, particularly on trackside rail sites
• Monitor progress, maintain site records, and provide regular reports to senior management
• Identify potential issues and proactively implement solutions to keep the project on track
• Be available to travel to projects across the UK as required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager / Site Agent in civil engineering or construction projects, ideally with soil nailing and anchors
• Understanding of trackside rail site operations is highly desirable
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and supervise site teams
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to travel to projects across the UK
• A current PTS card is desirable but not essential
• Health & Safety awareness and site compliance knowledge

Why Join This Team

• Flexible opportunity: temp-to-perm or permanent from the start
• Immediate start available for the right candidate
• Work on varied and challenging projects across civil engineering and rail sectors
• Join a supportive client team with a focus on safety, quality, and professional development