Site Manager

Major Construction Project | Externals / Groundworks Package

Our client, a leading main contractor delivering major, logistics‑heavy construction projects, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of the externals and yard slabs package on a high‑profile scheme.

This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role suited to a decisive Site Manager who is comfortable taking control of large‑scale groundworks packages in a live construction environment.

As Site Manager, you will act as the single point of responsibility for the external works package, taking over day‑to‑day control from the engineering function and driving safe, high‑quality delivery to programme.

You will lead all aspects of the groundworks and concrete yard slabs works, coordinating subcontractors, plant, logistics, and temporary works while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

• Full management and leadership of the externals and yard slabs works package
• Delivery of works safely, on programme, and to required quality standards
• Day‑to‑day control ofgroundworks including:
  • Earthworks
  • Drainage
  • Underground services
  • Sub‑base construction
  • Concrete yard slabs
• Planning, sequencing, and coordination of activities to support programme delivery
• Management of subcontractor performance, productivity, and compliance
• Coordination of plant movements and site logistics within a live operational environment
• Maintaining effective pedestrian and plant segregation and traffic management controls
• Reviewing and monitoring RAMS and SSOW in line with company requirements
• Shared leadership of daily activity briefings (DABS), ensuring clear communication of risks and controls
• Ensuring all permits are in place, understood, and adhered to
• Liaison with the Senior Site Engineer for inspections, verification, and technical sign‑off
• Ensuring works are inspected, checked, and approved prior to progression
• Coordination with TWC, engineers, and surveyors for temporary works and setting‑out
• Ensuring company and statutory inspections are carried out by subcontractors
• Proactive identification and escalation of programme, safety, and coordination risks
• Driving quality control in collaboration with engineering and site management teams
• Maintaining accurate site records including diaries, photos, inspections, and briefings
• Supporting incident and near‑miss management and ensuring close‑out of actions

Candidate Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Proven experience managing large‑scale external works packages on major construction projects
• Strong technical understanding of:
  • Earthworks
  • Groundworks and drainage
  • Concrete yards and heavy‑duty external slabs
• Experience working on live, logistics‑intensive sites
• Solid working knowledge of RAMS, permits, and temporary works
• A track record of managing subcontractors and driving performance
• SMSTS
• CSCS Black or White
• First Aid at Work
• CAT & Genny (Level 4 or above)

Personal Attributes

• Decisive, proactive, and confident taking full control of a complex package
• Strong safety leadership - willing to stop unsafe work immediately
• Organised and systems‑driven, with the discipline to follow company processes
• Clear, direct communicator capable of managing subcontract management teams
• Calm and effective under pressure, able to manage competing priorities