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Site Manager

Job in Reading, Berkshire, RG1, England, UK
Listing for: Coinford
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-02
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Groundworks Site Manager

The Groundworks Site Manager will be responsible for the safe efficient and high-quality delivery of all site-based groundworks activities. This includes managing teams coordinating materials and plant maintaining compliance with health and safety standards and ensuring projects are delivered on time within budget and to specification.

Key Responsibilities Operational Management

Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of Engineers Foremen labour and plant operators to ensure smooth site operations.

Plan and schedule works effectively ensuring all materials equipment and plant are available in good time for each stage of construction.

Ensure that all works are carried out in accordance with the relevant project specifications drawings and quality standards.

Health Safety & Quality

Implement and maintain the company's Health & Safety and Quality Assurance Management Systems.

Carry out regular site inspections to monitor compliance with HSE regulations and company procedures.

Promote a strong safety culture on site ensuring all operatives adhere to safety protocols and that risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) are up to date.

Planning & Reporting

Develop detailed programmes of work and site strategies anticipating and mitigating potential delays or issues.

Prepare and maintain accurate site records progress reports and checkpoint documentation to a high professional standard.

Provide regular progress and financial updates to the Contracts Manager and Quantity Surveyor.

Collaboration & Communication

Liaise proactively with internal teams including Estimators Buyers and Surveyors to ensure effective pre-construction planning.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients consultants and subcontractors fostering long-term partnerships based on trust and performance.

Work closely with the Contracts Manager and QS to ensure the project forecast for labour materials and plant is maintained and adhered to.

Technical & Temporary Works Management

Manage and coordinate all aspects of temporary works on site ensuring designs are implemented safely and correctly.

Ensure technical compliance and promote best practices across all groundworks activities.

General Expectations

Reliable punctual and professional at all times.

Able to collaborate effectively with other trades and site personnel to support the timely delivery of the overall construction programme.

Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Completion of the company's IT induction and training programme within the first 13 months of employment.

Desirable Attributes

Strong leadership communication and problem-solving skills.

Excellent organisational and time management abilities.

Proactive and detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Cards & Qualifications
  • CSCS Supervision / Management / Engineering Related Degree or Equivalent
  • Temporary Works Coordinator
  • CITB 5-Day SMSTS
  • First Aid at Work Certification
Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Lean
  • Management Experience
  • Process Improvement
  • Warehouse Distribution Experience
  • OSHA
  • Process Management
  • Training & Development
  • LIHTC
  • Leadership Experience
  • Property Management
  • Supervising Experience

Employment Type

:
Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 15 - 35

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