This Site Manager position offers an outstanding opportunity to manage major civil engineering and infrastructure projects based out of Gloucestershire. You will take full operational responsibility for daily site delivery, driving high safety, quality, and environmental standards while maximizing commercial performance.
Lead multidisciplinary site teams, direct labour, and subcontractors to deliver complex civil schemes safely and to specification.
Manage construction programs, produce 2-week look-aheads, and oversee site RAMS, ITPs, and material procurement schedules.
Monitor project cost plans, maintain detailed site records, and drive value engineering opportunities across operations.
Act as the primary client interface on site, holding regular progress meetings and delivering accurate monthly reporting.
About You
You are an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in heavy civil engineering, particularly involving deep drainage or water infrastructure projects. Your technical knowledge is paired with strong direct labour leadership, commercial awareness under NEC contracts, and sound operational planning skills.
Hold a recognized Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or an equivalent professional qualification.
Demonstrate proven experience as a Site Manager or Site Agent delivering heavy civils schemes for a main contractor.
Possess strong commercial awareness under NEC contracts alongside solid construction programming capabilities.
Hold active credentials including an SMSTS certificate, CSCS Black or Gold Card, and TWC or NRSWA Supervisor training.
About Us
Our client is an established, privately owned civil engineering contractor that prioritizes a supportive, people-centric workplace culture. Recognized for high industry standards, they foster an inclusive working environment that welcomes talent from all backgrounds and identity groups.
Join a values-driven organization committed to maintaining an open, inclusive, and collaborative workplace.
Benefit from job stability supported by long-term regional framework agreements and major infrastructure projects.
Access structured leadership and management training designed to support your long-term career progression.
Enjoy a predictable Monday to Friday working schedule that supports a healthy work-life balance.
About Your Future
Taking on this key operational role positions you for clear career advancement into Senior Site Agent and Project Management positions within expanding regional civil engineering business units.
Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by a stable and expanding regional project pipeline.
Receive a competitive base salary plus a company car allowance or vehicle scheme.
Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, additional loyalty leave days, and dedicated volunteering time.
Gain access to private medical cover, company pension schemes, life assurance, and continuous professional development.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Salary description
£50000.00 - £58000.00 per year