Site Manager
Civil Engineering Contractor - Roads & Highways
Durham
£55k base + car
Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview
Our client are a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across the UK. With a strong reputation in the highways and transportation sector, they work closely with local authorities, national highways bodies, and private sector clients to deliver safe, efficient, and sustainable road construction and improvement schemes.

Role Overview
They are seeking an experienced and motivated Site Manager to oversee the successful delivery of roads and highways projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in highways, road construction, and associated infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations on highways and road construction projects.
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate site teams including subcontractors, engineers, and operatives.
• Develop and implement construction programmes and monitor progress against targets.
• Ensure quality control procedures and project specifications are met.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Manage site documentation including RAMS, permits, and site reports.
• Monitor project costs and resource allocation to ensure efficient delivery.
• Lead site briefings and toolbox talks to promote a strong safety culture.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering or highways projects.
• Strong knowledge of road construction, drainage, earthworks, and surfacing works.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and coordinate complex site activities.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• CSCS Card (Black/Manager Level preferred)
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Experience working on local authority or National Highways projects
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor qualification
• NRSWA Supervisor

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing civil engineering contractor
• Ongoing training and professional development

Please send us your CV and we will call you straight away.