Civils Site Manager

Job Description:

The Opportunity

My client is an ambitious and fast-growing player in the UK construction sector that has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and to exceptional standards. We’re now seeking a Civils Site manager to work on a state-of-the-art leisure facility.

You’ll take ownership from pre-construction through handover, steering Section 278 highways, earthworks, drainage, foundations and utility infrastructure to safe, high-quality, on-programme outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

• Manage daily site operations (pre-con to completion) to programme, quality and H&S standards.
• Lead Section 278 works and LA audits/adoption.
• Oversee earthworks (cut/fill, compaction & testing—CBR, plate load, density).
• Control drainage & foundations in line with design/specs.
• Coordinate utilities end-to-end (electric, water, gas, telecoms) including SU liaison and capacity for large industrial users.
• Review drawings/specs to drive value engineering and constructability.
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, plant and QA documentation (ITPs, RAMS, as-builts).
• Track and report progress, costs and quality.

What you’ll bring

• Proven civils site management on large infrastructure/industrial schemes.
• Hands-on Section 278 delivery and adoption experience.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage and foundations.
• Confident with utility interfaces from design through connection.
• Skilled in reading drawings, identifying VE opportunities and implementing change.
• Clear communicator and leader with strong planning and commercial awareness.
• Competent with QA systems and site documentation.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred).
• CSCS (Managers/Professionals), SMSTS, First Aid at Work.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Nice to have: Industrial/logistics civils experience, DNO/water authority interface knowledge, Temporary Works Coordinator, exposure to AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

If the position is of interest, please send a copy of your CV to the contact details provided.