Site Manager - Groundworks

Site Manager - Groundworks

Salary and Package - 50,000 - 60,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus company van, fuel card, pension, annual leave and additional benefits.

Location - Teesside, Darlington areas with travel to sites across the region.

Full-time, Permanent Position

If you are an experienced Site Manager in Groundworks looking to join a long-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation, this is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for high-quality residential infrastructure projects. This Site Manager - Groundworks position offers long-term stability, a secure pipeline of work and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and experienced team. As a Site Manager - Groundworks, you will oversee projects from site set-up through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. This Site Manager - Groundworks role is ideal for someone who enjoys running well-organised sites and building strong relationships with clients and site teams. Experienced Site Manager - Groundworks professionals looking for a permanent position with a respected contractor are encouraged to apply.

About the Company

This well-established, privately owned contractor has been delivering groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Yorkshire and the North East for more than 40 years. Working predominantly with major national housebuilders, the business has built a reputation for quality, reliability and long-term client relationships, supported by experienced in-house management and commercial teams.

Why Join Them

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable contractor with a strong order book and an excellent reputation within the groundworks sector. You'll be working on well-managed residential developments alongside experienced Contracts Managers, Quantity Surveyors and operational teams who understand the importance of delivering projects safely, on programme and to a high standard. The business values long-term employment, invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities to develop your career as the company continues to grow.

About the Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of groundworks and civil engineering projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on schedule and to specification.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing site operations from commencement through to completion
• Supervising groundworks activities including foundations, drainage, roads, sewers, kerbing and external works
• Leading site teams, subcontractors and plant operations
• Ensuring health, safety, environmental and quality standards are maintained at all times
• Coordinating labour, plant and material requirements to keep projects running efficiently
• Monitoring progress against programme and reporting to senior management
• Carrying out site inspections, toolbox talks and safety briefings
• Liaising with clients, engineers, utility providers and local authorities

To be successful, you should have:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong knowledge of residential infrastructure and housing development projects
• Experience managing drainage, foundations, roads, sewers and external works
• SMSTS or SSSTS
• CSCS Managers Card
• First Aid at Work
• Full UK Driving Licence

Temporary Works Coordinator, NRSWA Supervisor, CPCS or NPORS qualifications and IOSH or NEBOSH certification would be advantageous but are not essential.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with decades of successful project delivery, a secure workload and a genuine commitment to quality. Offering a competitive salary, company van, fuel card and long-term career prospects, this role would suit an experienced Site Manager looking for stability and the opportunity to oversee high-quality groundworks projects across Yorkshire and the North East.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.