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Posted 23 July, 2026

Site Manager

Morson Edge
Dursley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are recruiting for a Site Manager, based in Gloucester, to manage a major civil engineering project, on a permanent basisThe Site Manager will be responsible for managing the construction site to achieve the required project delivery in line with customers' objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control. You will be responsible for delivering various projects to the specified quality, within the required programme, and with maximum commercial performance.The successful candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager, engineers, and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.Key ResponsibilitiesSite ManagementOverall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectorsDeliver the work to the specified quality without defectsWhen required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality.Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, and ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company proceduresEnsure the commercial performance of the contract is maximisedProduce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce a 2-week look-ahead.Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasksReportingProduce good quality, accurate monthly reports internally and for the ClientChair weekly site meetings in line with Company procedureEssential:Experience of working within Civil Engineering and as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environmentWorking knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reportingGood knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineeringDegree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalentCSCS MandatoryIOSH Managing Safely or SMSTSTemporary Works CoordinatorConfined space trainingExcellent communication, people, and team management skillsAbility to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusionDesireable:CEng MICE, or equivalentKnowledge of Primavera P6 softwareUnderstanding of JCT and NEC forms of contractCaring and investing in youCompetitive salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate Medical25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours volunteeringEmployee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeingFlexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered trainingContinuous service awardsWould you like to know more?Please contact our Recruitment team viaEmployment typePermanentHours of workFull TimeHours of work45 hrs / weekTickets/training/certs requiredSMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) - essentialCSCS Black / Gold Card - essentialTWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) - PreferredNRSWA Supervisor - preferredSpecific experience requiredHeavy civils experience is essential (e.g. deep drainage)Experience within the water sector (clean/waste) is strongly preferredProven ability to manage both direct labour and subcontractorsSound planning understandingSound commercial awareness and understanding of NECTPBN1_UKTJ