Civils Site Manager

We Build Recruitment are now recruiting for a Civils Site Manager on behalf of our client, a leading North West based Civils contractor.

The Site Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and supervision of all groundwork and civil engineering activities on-site. This includes overseeing site operations, ensuring health and safety compliance, maintaining quality standards, managing labour and subcontractors, and ensuring the project is delivered on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage and coordinate all site-based groundworks operations, including excavation, drainage, foundations, roads, and external works.

* Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with drawings, specifications, and project timelines.

* Oversee site health, safety, and environmental management, ensuring full compliance with legislation and company procedures.

* Manage and monitor site labour, plant, and materials to achieve maximum efficiency and cost control.

* Liaise with clients, engineers, subcontractors, and local authorities to ensure smooth progress of works.

* Conduct daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and ensure method statements and risk assessments are in place.

* Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, progress reports, material deliveries, and plant usage.

* Work closely with the commercial team to monitor progress, variations, and resource requirements.

* Drive quality and productivity on-site, ensuring all work meets required standards and specifications.

* Identify and resolve any technical or site-related issues promptly.

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

* Proven experience as a Site Manager (Groundworks / Civil Engineering).

* Strong technical understanding of groundwork activities — drainage, foundations, roads, utilities, etc.

* SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) qualification.

* CSCS (Black Card or equivalent).

* First Aid at Work certification.

* Full UK driving licence