Site Manager

Site Manager - Heavy Civils

Location: M23 Corridor Salary: £60,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

About the Role

Talented People are recruiting on behalf of a well-established civil engineering contractor for an experienced Site Manager to deliver heavy civils and infrastructure projects across the M23 corridor. You will take full ownership of site delivery, health & safety, programme, subcontractors and client interface, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, manage and maintain a safe, clean and compliant construction site.
• Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, environmental and quality standards.
• Develop and manage HSEQ plans, waste management, carbon and materials plans.
• Produce and review method statements, risk assessments and lift plans.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety briefings.
• Manage site labour, plant and materials requirements efficiently.
• Coordinate subcontractor procurement, RAMS review and performance.
• Oversee temporary works briefs and liaise with the design team.
• Maintain and update the construction programme with the planning team.
• Manage site records, inspections, test plans and snagging processes.
• Lead client inspections, handovers and project close-out activities.
• Manage variations, early warnings, compensation events and site documentation.
• Support commercial forecasting, valuations and final account information.
• Act as main point of contact for clients, residents, stakeholders and utilities.
• Line manage site teams, monitor performance, morale and development.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven Site Manager experience on heavy civils or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of UK health & safety legislation and CDM requirements.
• Confident managing subcontractors, programmes and site logistics.
• Experience working with NEC contracts (desirable).
• Ability to lead teams, delegate effectively and manage site performance.
• Strong communication skills with clients, stakeholders and internal teams.

Qualifications

• SMSTS (essential).
• CSCS (essential).
• First Aid at Work (desirable).
• Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator (desirable).
• Full UK driving licence (essential)