Demolition​/Civils Manager

Salary : £60,000 – £70,000 + vehicle / allowance + travel expenses

Region : Scotland & Northern England

Employment : Full-time, permanent

SEDR Recruitment is seeking an experienced Demolition / Civils Manager to lead multiple demolition, enabling works, and below-ground service removal projects across Scotland and the North of England. This senior role requires strong operational oversight, multi-site leadership, technical planning, and deep demolition / civils expertise.

With significant travel and responsibility for project delivery and workforce coordination, the successful applicant will be a highly capable leader familiar with fast-paced, safety-critical environments.

• Lead and manage demolition and enabling works across multiple live sites
• Oversee building demolition, industrial strip-out, pipework removal, and underground service decommissioning
• Plan project sequencing, resources, and safe systems of work
• Prepare and review RAMS, permits, temporary works documentation, and compliance packs
• Manage supervisors, civils teams, subcontractors, and plant allocation
• Provide progress reporting, programme updates, and cost-management input
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, engineers, and local authorities
• Ensure works meet CCDO, BS 6187, HSG
  47 / HSG
  150, and CDM requirements
• Support tendering, pre-construction reviews, and project handover

• CCDO Manager / Advanced CCDO (ideal)
• SMSTS essential
• Strong demolition and civils management background
• Experience running multi-site demolition programmes
• Excellent knowledge of HSE legislation, technical standards, and demolition guidance
• Confident managing teams, budgets, and client relationships
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively