Site Manager - Groundworks
11 days ago
Cosham
Site Manager – Groundworks We are currently seeking an experienced and highly motivated Site Manager to oversee a major groundworks project based in Cosham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term scheme with a reputable contractor, offering both freelance and permanent opportunities for the right candidate. The successful individual will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and in line with the required quality standards. This role requires a hands-on leader with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering, capable of managing teams, subcontractors, and site logistics while maintaining excellent communication with clients and the wider project team. Key Roles & Responsibilities: • Overall responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of groundworks activities on site, • Managing and coordinating direct labour, subcontractors, plant, materials, and site logistics, • Ensuring works are completed in accordance with the construction programme, drawings, specifications, and quality standards, • Implementing and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance, • Carrying out site inspections, toolbox talks, and ensuring all RAMS are understood and followed, • Monitoring progress, identifying potential issues, and implementing solutions to maintain project deadlines, • Liaising effectively with clients, engineers, quantity surveyors, and the wider project delivery team, • Managing site documentation, including daily records, permits, inspections, and progress reports, • Maintaining strong housekeeping standards and promoting a positive site culture Requirements: • Proven experience as a Site Manager within groundworks and civil engineering projects, • Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, foundations, infrastructure, and associated groundworks packages, • Valid SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications, • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills, • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, • A proactive approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities What We Offer: • Immediate start available, • Long-term project with ongoing work opportunities, • Competitive freelance rates or attractive permanent salary package, • Opportunity to work on a significant and well-supported groundworks scheme If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for your next long-term opportunity in Cosham, we would welcome your application