The Opportunity:
An experienced Site Manager is required to oversee groundworks and civil engineering projects across Northamptonshire. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, including both commercial and residential developments. The position is initially freelance, with the potential to transition into a permanent role following a successful probationary period.
Key Responsibilities:
* Project Management: Oversee and coordinate groundworks and civil engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency.
* Site Supervision: Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure work is completed on time and to the required standard.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce strict health and safety standards in line with UK regulations.
* Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, engineers, and local authorities to ensure smooth project delivery.
* Quality Control & Reporting: Conduct site inspections, manage progress reports, and resolve any on-site challenges.
Projects Include:
Commercial Groundworks
* Retail car parks and multi-storey steel frame foundation systems.
* Infrastructure and civil engineering projects with Network Rail.
* Highway bridge deck repairs and maintenance.
* Ecological works managed under Natural England and the Environment Agency.
Residential Groundworks
* Infrastructure works, deep drainage, and foundation systems.
* Plot groundworks for developments ranging from self-build projects to large-scale 300+ unit national PLC housing schemes.
* Site clearance, decontamination, and remediation work.
Candidate Requirements
* Extensive experience in site management within groundworks and civil engineering, covering both commercial and residential projects.
* Strong knowledge of infrastructure, deep drainage, foundation systems, and ground remediation.
* Relevant qualifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold Card preferred), and First Aid at Work.
* Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple teams and subcontractors.
* Strong communication and problem-solving abilities to ensure projects run smoothly.
* Full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer?
* Competitive freelance day rate, with the opportunity for a permanent position.
* The chance to work on a long-term pipeline of projects with a well-established contractor.
* A dynamic and fast-paced working environment with varied and high-value projects.