Site Manager

Your new company

Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.

This organisation is a well-established name in the UK infrastructure sector, delivering essential services across transport, utilities, and public infrastructure. With a strong reputation in highways maintenance and improvement, they are committed to delivering safe, sustainable, and innovative solutions that keep the country moving. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, safety, and operational excellence.

Your new role

As a Site Manager within the Roads and Highways division, you will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations on a variety of highway maintenance and improvement schemes. This freelance role involves managing subcontractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, coordinating with project stakeholders, and maintaining progress against programme timelines. You will ensure that all works are delivered to the highest standards, on time and within budget.Key responsibilities include :

Managing site activities and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards

Coordinating with engineers, planners, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project delivery

Monitoring progress and reporting on project milestones

Ensuring quality control and adherence to specifications

Managing site documentation and records

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will need :

Proven experience as a Site Manager in the highways or civil engineering sector

Strong knowledge of road construction and maintenance practices

SMSTS certification

CSCS black card

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Full UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

Competitive day rate (inside IR35)

Flexible freelance contract for 3-6 months

Opportunity to work with a leading infrastructure provider

Exposure to high-profile highways projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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