Site Manager civils and groundworks

Site Manager – Civils and Groundworks (Number 1 on site)
£350 per shift
Northwest based – Nationwide Projects
Start: ASAP
Duration: Long Term – Multiple Schemes

I am recruiting for an established groundworks and civil engineering contractor delivering projects typically ranging from £200k to £2m.

I am looking for an experienced Civils Site Manager (Number 1 on site) to oversee multiple groundworks and civils projects.

This is a supported operational role reporting directly to the Directors. You will NOT carry full commercial responsibility — pricing, valuations and senior oversight on all projects are provided.

THE ROLE
The role includes remote working when not required on site. Applicants must be organised, self-motivated and able to work effectively from a suitable home office setup. We offer a flexible working environment and expect applicants to effectively manage their own time.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of projects
• Ensuring works are safe, organised and running to programme.
• Producing and managing 2–4 week look-ahead programmes
• Feeding progress updates into the master programme
• Weekly labour, plant and material planning
• Ordering and calling off materials in advance
• Coordinating supervisors and subcontractors
• Leading DABS meetings and toolbox talks
• Implementing and maintaining H&S documentation
• Producing supplementary RAMS from company templates
• Attending client meetings and progress reviews
• Ensuring quality control on site
• Managing records, photos and reporting
• Identifying issues early and resolving them proactively

You must be practical, solutions-focused and comfortable taking ownership of operational delivery — with full support available from Directors whenever required.

PROJECTS INCLUDE:

• Deep drainage
• Foundations and substructures
• Roads & sewers (adoption works) – Not Resi
• Section 278 works
• Reinforced concrete works
• General groundworks packages

REQUIREMENTS:

• CSCS Black or Gold Card (minimum)
• SMSTS
• Proven experience in groundworks and civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of H&S and site documentation
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, OneDrive)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willing to travel and stay away 2–3 nights per week where required

DESIRABLE (but not essential):

• Temporary Works Supervisor
• Streetworks Supervisor
• Experience with MS Project / Bluebeam / AutoCAD

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Laptop
• Company credit card for hotels and subsistence
• Director-level support and guidance
• Performance-based bonuses
• Career progression and further training opportunities
• A small, supportive management structure
• Structured bonus potential based on performance and results.

If you are a capable groundworks professional who wants responsibility without being left isolated — and value direct support from Directors — we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds) for more information
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed