Site Manager civils and groundworks

Location: Foulridge

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, One Drive)

• 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