Construction Site Manager
We are recruiting for a Site Manager to join a respected UK civil engineering contractor, working on a project in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career.
As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing critical aspects of the project, ensuring commercial performance, and maintaining site safety and quality.We are recruiting for a Site Manager to join a respected UK civil engineering contractor, working on a project in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career.
As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing critical aspects of the project, ensuring commercial performance, and maintaining site safety and quality. You will work closely with the Project Manager, site teams, and clients to deliver successful outcomes.
Duration: Long Term ProjectHours: 10-12 hour shiftsLocation: Bristol
What they are looking for: Planning & Delivery
Take a 3-week lookahead and turn it into a practical, sequenced, and resourced weekly planIdentify constraints early design, access, materials, interfaces and resolve them ahead of timeUnderstand outputs and durations — not just activities — and plan accordinglyResourcing & Productivity
Allocate the correct labour and plant to each task based on realistic outputsEnsure gangs are set up to succeed — right kit, right information, right conditionsActively manage productivity throughout the day and adjust where required
Leadership & Daily Structure
Lead clear, structured morning briefings — setting expectations for safety, quality, and outputsEnsure all operatives are allocated, briefed, and understand the plan for the dayRun daily planning and debrief sessions with foremen to track performance and improve
Safety, Quality & Control
Maintain consistent oversight of works without needing to be everywhere at onceEnsure works are carried out in line with RAMS, ITPs, and design requirementsCarry out targeted checks and interventions to maintain standards
Commercial Awareness
Understand what has been allowed within the BoQ / scope of worksIdentify changes, inefficiencies, or additional works as they ariseEnsure these are captured early, clearly communicated, and supported with records
Documentation & Accountability
Ensure foremen and engineers complete daily records, allocation sheets, and quality documentationMaintain accurate site records to support progress, change, and commercial positionHold the team accountable where standards slip.Experience & Qualifications:
Previous experience as a Site Manager on a similar projectExperience within the groundworks, civils & infrastructure sectorsValid Management CSCS, SMSTS & First AidAbility to drive and lead a teamStrong communication skillsAbility to plan headWorking references – essential
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