Site Manager

  • Coleman James
  • Leyburn, Yorkshire
  • Nov 27, 2025
Full time Construction Contracts Manager Civil Engineer Site Manager Foreman / Surfacing Site Foreman Management

Job Description

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency

Coleman James are working with a Construction company that offers a wide range of services to the groundworks and construction industry across the North East and North Yorkshire.

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Residential Groundworks Site Manager to oversee and manage groundworks operations on site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with a strong background in civil engineering and groundworks, looking to join a reputable company with ongoing projects.

Role Description:

As the Groundworks Site Foreman/Manager, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Overseeing Health & Safety and quality standards on site, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards

  • Supervising site personnel and managing day-to-day activities on-site

  • Planning the daily and weekly works, coordinating resources, and working closely with the Contracts Manager

  • Recording site activities and resource use, including daily diaries, allocation sheets, daywork sheets, photographs, and drawing mark-ups

  • Managing materials on site

  • Managing permits as well as planning and organising daily briefings

  • Conducting RAMS briefings and providing input to the Contracts Manager for RAMS preparation/updates

  • Performing regular Health & Safety inspections to ensure compliance

  • Delivering toolbox talks to the site team

  • Ensuring all daily/weekly site safety and quality paperwork is completed, collated, and filed correctly

  • Recording potential changes, instructions, and delays, and reporting them

Candidate Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge and experience in plots roads and sewers

  • Proven ability to supervise site activities and manage a team effectively

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills

  • Ability to oversee and manage Health & Safety standards on-site

  • Experience with planning and coordinating site works and resources

  • Familiarity with site documentation such as daily diaries, resource allocation sheets, and material management

  • Ability to maintain good working relationships with main contractors and other stakeholders

  • A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills

If you have the required skills and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!