Senior Civil Construction Lead - Industrial & Infrastructure

First Recruitment Group; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,331,000 - 1,996,000; Part time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Civil Construction Manager to lead major civil works on a large industrial project in Fleetwood. You will manage subcontractors, oversee groundworks and ensure delivery aligns with programme, budget and safety standards.

You will act as the site representative, drive construction methodologies, monitor progress and maintain strong stakeholder relations with project teams and clients to ensure successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing civil construction activities on major infrastructure, industrial, energy, rail or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering and groundworks construction methods.
• Experience managing subcontractors on site on a daily basis.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing piling, earthworks, foundations, drainage, reinforced concrete or associated civils packages.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and site coordination.
• Ability to identify and address technical and construction issues before they impact delivery.
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage all civil construction activities on site from mobilisation through to completion.
• Oversee subcontractors undertaking piling, groundworks and associated civils packages.
• Monitor quality, safety and productivity of construction activities.
• Review and coordinate construction methodologies, sequencing and site logistics.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with project specifications and programme requirements.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction-related issues as they arise.
• Chair and participate in site progress meetings with subcontractors and project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure work is completed to the required standards.
• Coordinate interfaces between multiple disciplines and work packages.
• Review site progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required.
• Maintain strong working relationships with contractors, site teams and project management personnel.
• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks and opportunities.

Skills

Civil construction management

Subcontractor management

Site safety

Stakeholder management

Construction planning

Quality control

Leadership

Communication

Job description

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Civil Construction Manager to lead major civil works on a large industrial project in Fleetwood. You will manage subcontractors, oversee groundworks and ensure delivery aligns with programme, budget and safety standards.

You will act as the site representative, drive construction methodologies, monitor progress and maintain strong stakeholder relations with project teams and clients to ensure successful delivery.