Job Description

Business Unit: 5034 - Civils South

Location: Chelmsford

Job Role

We are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to deliver a major infrastructure scheme for Southend City Council. The project includes bridge demolition, earthworks, drainage, infill works, roundabout construction, traffic signal installation, and junction remodelling.

Duties

Oversee daily site operations across multiple live projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, and within budget. Support project planning, programming, and delivery strategy alongside the wider team. Collaborate with the commercial team on cost estimates, forecasting, and subcontractor management. Lead and coordinate all on-site activities, ensuring strict compliance with HSEQ standards. Contribute to the ECI process, including buildability reviews and risk assessments. Engage with the client, stakeholders, and supply chain to maintain strong working relationships. Monitor progress, manage subcontractors, and maintain accurate site records.

Person Specification

Proven experience as a Site Manager on infrastructure, highways, or major civils projects. Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, and general civil engineering. Experience supporting planning and working with commercial teams on cost management. Ability to work across multiple sites in a fast-paced environment. Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills. Relevant SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness Inclusion & Respect




Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other's differences and what they bring to the team.




Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.




Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.




Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.