Civils Site Manager (Interim)

GBR Recruitment Ltd are working with a Gainsborough based Civils / Groundworks company recruiting for an experienced interim Civils Site Manager (Sub-contrator) to work on a 2-3 months fixed term contract on a day rate agreement.

You must be self-employed (CIS or other).

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of civil engineering / groundworks projects, including roads, sewers & all associated infrastructure works on residential, commercial & industrial construction developments.

The successful Site Manager candidate will ensure civils / groundworks projects are delivered OTIF, plus safely, efficiently, profitably & in accordance with civils works programme, specification & quality standards, to then pass on next stage works to the main contractor.

The role requires strong civils / groundworks team leadership skills, superb communication with both clients & stakeholders, along with the ability to coordinate & oversee subcontractors, order plant machinery (hire / de-hire), control all labour costs & order in required labour, as well as control all materials ordering to achieve successful project delivery as requested by the main contractor / end using client.

Civils & Groundworks Programme & Delivery:

• Plan daily & weekly site activities.
• Monitor progress against programme.
• Identify delays & implement mitigation measures.
• Coordinate works with clients, utilities & other sub-contractors.
• Attend & contribute to site progress meetings.

Documentation Control:

Maintain accurate site records including:

• Site diaries
• Daily allocation sheets
• Plant returns
• Delivery records
• Inspection records
• Permit systems
• As-built information
• Progress photographs

Commercial Awareness:

• Monitor costs in terms of labour, plant & material usage.
• Accurately record project cost variations & additional works.
• Successfully minimise waste & maximise productivity.
• Fully support the commercial team with site records & key information.

Attributes:

• Civils & Groundworks Site Management experience is a MUST
• Residential & Commercial Civils experience is desired
• Experience of roadworks, sewers, over-sites etc is required
• Happy to travel across the Lincolnshire region & into the East Midlands
• Full clean driving license
• Previous on the tools civils experience would be beneficial
• Team management experience

Apply today!

Interviews to take place WC: 24/08/26