Civils Site Manager

Kelly Group is seeking an experienced and motivated Site Manager to support the successful delivery of our Virgin Media Civils programme. This is a key operational role responsible for managing multiple civils work streams, ensuring all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with client specifications, contractual obligations, and quality standards. The successful candidate will lead site teams and subcontractors, oversee programme delivery, maintain strong client relationships, and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and street works requirements.,

• Manage day-to-day delivery of Virgin Media civils projects within designated areas.
• Lead and coordinate civils operatives, supervisors, reinstatement teams, traffic management providers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are completed in line with programme targets, SLA requirements, and client specifications.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and performance across all active sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Ensure full compliance with NRSWA, HSE legislation, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Review and approve risk assessments, method statements, permits, and traffic management plans.
• Coordinate resource planning, plant, materials, and workforce allocation.
• Liaise with local authorities, highways departments, utility providers, and Virgin Media representatives.
• Investigate and resolve site-related issues, escalations, and customer complaints.
• Produce accurate reports covering progress, productivity, quality, health and safety, and commercial performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a positive safety culture.
• Support recruitment, training, and development of operational teams.
• Champion a proactive safety-first culture across all work locations.
• Ensure all works comply with current legislation, client requirements, and Kelly Group policies.
• Undertake site inspections, toolbox talks, and compliance audits.
• Ensure all incidents, near misses, and corrective actions are recorded and managed appropriately.
• Maintain high standards of environmental compliance and reinstatement quality.
• Proven experience managing telecoms, utilities, or civil engineering projects.
• Previous experience within a Site Manager, Field Manager, Delivery Manager, Civils Manager, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of street works, permitting, excavation, reinstatement, and traffic management.
• Experience managing direct labour and subcontractor work forces.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret programmes, drawings, and client specifications.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience producing operational and performance reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications., NRSWA Supervisor
• Full UK Driving Licence
• SSSTS or SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• Competitive PAYE Salary
• 20 days' holiday plus statutory bank holidays
• Company Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Excellent career progression opportunities