Site Manager

Site Manager
Housing Plotworks Civil Engineering

Location: Northallerton
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £50k - £55k base + Van

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Site Manager to join their growing civil engineering team, delivering high-quality housing plotworks across residential developments.

Working for an established civils contractor, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Site Manager who has a strong background in residential infrastructure and plotworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site operations for housing plotworks projects from commencement through to completion.
• Coordinate and supervise site teams, subcontractors, plant, and materials.
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve site issues.
• Liaise with clients, developers, local authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and regular safety briefings.
• Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, progress reports, and quality documentation.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
• Manage labour resources efficiently while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Support commercial teams by identifying variations and reporting site progress.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within a civil engineering contractor.
• Strong background delivering housing plotworks and residential infrastructure.
• Excellent knowledge of roads, sewers, drainage, foundations, hard landscaping, and external works.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme delivery.
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• CSCS Manager Card
• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)
• NRSWA Supervisor (desirable)

What They Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Opportunity to work with a respected and expanding civil engineering contractor on prestigious residential developments.