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