Site Manager
Housing Plotworks | Civil Engineering
Location: Northallerton
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £50k - £55k base + Van
About the Role
Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Site Manager to join their growing civil engineering team, delivering high-quality housing plotworks across residential developments.
Working for an established civils contractor, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Site Manager who has a strong background in residential infrastructure and plotworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all on-site operations for housing plotworks projects from commencement through to completion.
- Coordinate and supervise site teams, subcontractors, plant, and materials.
- Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
- Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve site issues.
- Liaise with clients, developers, local authorities, utility providers, and other stakeholders.
- Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and regular safety briefings.
- Maintain accurate site records, including daily diaries, progress reports, and quality documentation.
- Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, and contractual requirements.
- Manage labour resources efficiently while maintaining productivity and quality.
- Support commercial teams by identifying variations and reporting site progress.
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within a civil engineering contractor.
- Strong background delivering housing plotworks and residential infrastructure.
- Excellent knowledge of roads, sewers, drainage, foundations, hard landscaping, and external works.
- Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain programme delivery.
- Good understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Qualifications
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- CSCS Manager Card
- First Aid at Work
- Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)
- NRSWA Supervisor (desirable)
What They Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company vehicle or car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- Annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- Opportunity to work with a respected and expanding civil engineering contractor on prestigious residential developments.