Site Manager - Ground Work and Civils

  • Hays
  • Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
  • 28/04/2026
Seasonal Construction Civil Engineer Site Manager Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

Site Manager - Ground work and Civils - Wellingborough

Site Manager - Groundworks, Utilities & CivilsWellingborough 6-Month+ Outside IR35 Day Rate
We are working with a contractor delivering a major public-sector infrastructure and refurbishment scheme in Wellingborough. They are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in groundworks, utilities and civil engineering works to take day-to-day responsibility for site operations during a critical phase of delivery.This is a hands-on role, well suited to a Site Manager who is comfortable managing enabling works, external packages and service diversions within a live, safety-critical environment.
Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise groundworks, drainage, utilities diversions and associated civils packages
  • Coordinate subcontractors and direct labour to ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently
  • Oversee temporary works, permits, work sequencing and site logistics
  • Ensure works are delivered in line with programme, specifications and quality standards
  • Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
  • Liaise with the project team, subcontractors and stakeholders to remove constraints
  • Support short-term planning, progress reporting and site coordination meetings
Essential Experience & Skills
  • Proven experience as a Site Manager on civils, groundworks or utilities-led projects
  • Strong understanding of drainage, services, concrete works, bases and external works
  • Experience working on public-sector, infrastructure or refurbishment schemes
  • Confident managing multiple subcontractors and interfaces
  • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certification
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable
  • Temporary works knowledge or supervision experience
  • Experience under NEC or similar forms of contract
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