Job Description

Highways Site Manager

About the Company

Donellon Contractors Ltd is a well-established regional civil engineering and highways subcontractor, delivering a wide range of

local authority, maintenance, and improvement works

across the Northwest and South Yorkshire.

We pride ourselves on our reputation for quality, reliability, and safe delivery of projects that make a real difference to local communities. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced

Highways Site Manager

to oversee day-to-day site operations on a variety of local road schemes.

Role Overview

The

Highways Site Manager

will be responsible for the safe and efficient management of site activities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards of quality and safety. This is a hands-on role that involves close coordination with supervisors, operatives, and local authority representatives.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all on-site operations for highways maintenance and improvement works, including resurfacing, drainage, kerbing, and footway schemes. Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient delivery and compliance with specification and safety requirements. Promote and maintain high standards of

health, safety, and environmental

management in line with company policies. Prepare and review

risk assessments

,

method statements

, and daily records. Monitor site progress against the programme, ensuring timely completion and reporting of any issues or delays. Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities, residents, and other stakeholders to maintain good working relationships and minimise disruption. Manage site resources, including labour, materials, and plant, to achieve productivity and cost efficiency. Support commercial and planning teams with site data, valuations, and project documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

Proven experience as a

Site Manager

or

Senior Site Supervisor

within highways maintenance, local authority, or infrastructure works. Strong working knowledge of

highways construction techniques

,

drainage

,

surfacing

, and

traffic management

. Thorough understanding of

CDM Regulations

,

Health & Safety legislation

, and quality assurance processes.

SMSTS

certification (Essential).

CSCS (Gold or Black)

and

First Aid at Work

(Required).

NRSWA Supervisor

accreditation (Required). Full UK driving licence. Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

What We Offer

Competitive salary with vehicle allowance and company benefits. Long-term stability with a growing regional contractor. Opportunity to manage a variety of local and regional highway projects. Supportive, team-focused working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 32 weeks

Pay: 250.00-350.00 per day

Work Location: In person