Site Manager

Groundworks Site Manager

Join a forward-thinking construction team where your leadership and technical expertise will shape the successful delivery of high-quality groundworks projects. We’re looking for a motivated Groundworks Site Manager who can drive safety, efficiency, and performance across busy, fast-paced sites.

In this role, you will lead experienced teams, coordinate resources, and ensure every stage of the project is delivered to the highest standards—on time, on budget, and with a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities Operational Management

• Lead and manage daily site operations, overseeing Engineers, Foremen, operatives, and plant teams.

• Plan and schedule works efficiently to ensure materials, plant, and equipment are always available when needed.

• Ensure all construction activities meet project specifications, drawings, and quality benchmarks.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Champion a strong safety culture across the site, ensuring full compliance with company policies and HSE legislation.

• Conduct regular inspections, ensuring RAMS, permits, and safety documentation are current and adhered to.

• Maintain and promote high standards of workmanship and quality control throughout all phases of the project.

Planning & Reporting

• Develop detailed work programmes, identifying risks early and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.

• Produce accurate site records, progress updates, and checkpoint reports in a clear and professional manner.

• Work closely with the Contracts Manager and QS, providing timely progress and cost updates.

Collaboration & Communication

• Liaise effectively with internal departments—Estimating, Buying, Engineering, and Commercial—to support smooth project delivery.

• Build productive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure expectations are met and exceeded.

• Assist in forecasting labour, materials, and plant to support accurate commercial and operational planning.

Technical & Temporary Works

• Oversee all temporary works operations, ensuring designs are followed safely and correctly.

• Promote technical excellence and best practice across all groundworks activities.

General Expectations

• Professional, reliable, and punctual.

• Able to collaborate with all trades and site personnel to support overall programme delivery.

• Must have the legal right to work in the UK.

• Complete the company’s IT induction and training programme within the first 1–3 months.

Desirable Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams.

• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.

• Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to maintaining outstanding safety and quality standards.

Cards & Qualifications

• CSCS (Supervision/Management) or relevant Engineering Degree/Equivalent

• Temporary Works Coordinator

• CITB 5-Day SMSTS

• First Aid at Work