Site Manager

Site Manager (Travel is expected)

Civils & Environmental Projects

Salisbury HQ

Our client are a widely recognised industry specialist in the consultation, design and delivery of ecological, environmental and civil engineering solutions. With over 25 years of working with nature, the business continues to experience sustained growth, driven by a strong customer focus, technical excellence and an ability to attract, develop and retain exceptional people.

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager to join our contracting team, delivering a diverse portfolio of civils and environmental projects across the UK. This is a hands on leadership role, focused on ensuring projects are delivered safely, to the required quality, on programme and within commercial targets (SQTC).

This is a full-time, on-site role involving regular travel and periods of staying away from home, unless the site is within a commutable distance, which cannot be guaranteed.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for the on-site management and coordination of civils and environmental schemes, from pre-construction through to completion and close-out. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors and suppliers and work closely with Project Managers and the wider business to ensure successful delivery.

With Safety and Quality as a given, the role places particular emphasis on time management, programme control and commercial awareness, understanding how site performance impacts project and business unit outcomes.

You will be involved in the practical delivery of both built and nature-based solutions, working in environmentally sensitive locations and contributing to projects that promote biodiversity, ecosystem services and climate resilience.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery

• Lead the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of civils and environmental projects in line with CDM 2015 and safe systems of work
• Manage site mobilisation, set-up, inductions and demobilisation in line with project and company requirements
• Ensure adherence to RAMS, CPPs, ITPs and quality standards, stopping works where required
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet programme and budget
• Manage change on site, identifying impacts to safety, quality, time and cost and supporting commercial control

Planning, Programme & Commercial

• Support pre-construction activities including ITT review, planning, procurement and resourcing
• Deliver works to agreed programmes through effective short-term planning and collaboration with supervisors
• Apply strong commercial awareness to plant, materials, labour and subcontractor management

Health, Safety, Quality & Environment

• Embed a strong safety culture and ensure full compliance with HSE, CDM and company standards
• Deliver daily briefings, toolbox talks and accurate HSQE reporting
• Ensure high-quality outputs and compliance with environmental and sustainability objectives

Team Leadership

• Lead, motivate and develop site teams, creating a positive and collaborative working environment
• Line manage Site Operatives, supporting performance, development and succession planning
• Lead behaviours in line with company values and contribute to building high-performing teams

Business Support

• Support bids and tenders through technical input and programme understanding
• Assist with business development by identifying opportunities and strengthening client relationships

Measurables for the Role

• Projects delivered safely, on time, to quality standards and within budget
• Compliance with HSQE requirements measured through inspections, audits and reporting
• Effective programme delivery and resource utilisation

Personal and Professional Qualities

• Proven experience managing site teams within civils, construction or environmental projects
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and CDM 2015
• Commercially aware with good programme and planning skills

Qualifications

Essential

• CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6)
• SMSTS
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• HNC/HND in Construction, Civil Engineering or Project Management
• NEBOSH or IOSH
• Membership of a professional environmental body (e.g. CIEEM, CIWEM)

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

PayCare healthcare cashback scheme

Paid accommodation and subsistence when working away

Life assurance

Time off for volunteering

Ongoing training and career development

Access to mental health support and professional financial advice