Job Description

Groundworks Site Manager

Join a forward-thinking construction team where your leadership and technical expertise will shape the successful delivery of high-quality groundworks projects. We're looking for a motivated

Groundworks Site Manager

who can drive safety, efficiency, and performance across busy, fast-paced sites.


In this role, you will lead experienced teams, coordinate resources, and ensure every stage of the project is delivered to the highest standards--on time, on budget, and with a commitment to excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Management

Lead and manage daily site operations, overseeing Engineers, Foremen, operatives, and plant teams. Plan and schedule works efficiently to ensure materials, plant, and equipment are always available when needed. Ensure all construction activities meet project specifications, drawings, and quality benchmarks.

Health, Safety & Quality

Champion a strong safety culture across the site, ensuring full compliance with company policies and HSE legislation. Conduct regular inspections, ensuring RAMS, permits, and safety documentation are current and adhered to. Maintain and promote high standards of workmanship and quality control throughout all phases of the project.

Planning & Reporting

Develop detailed work programmes, identifying risks early and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies. Produce accurate site records, progress updates, and checkpoint reports in a clear and professional manner. Work closely with the Contracts Manager and QS, providing timely progress and cost updates.

Collaboration & Communication

Liaise effectively with internal departments--Estimating, Buying, Engineering, and Commercial--to support smooth project delivery. Build productive relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure expectations are met and exceeded. Assist in forecasting labour, materials, and plant to support accurate commercial and operational planning.

Technical & Temporary Works

Oversee all temporary works operations, ensuring designs are followed safely and correctly. Promote technical excellence and best practice across all groundworks activities.

General Expectations

Professional, reliable, and punctual. Able to collaborate with all trades and site personnel to support overall programme delivery. Must have the legal right to work in the UK. Complete the company's IT induction and training programme within the first 1-3 months.

Desirable Attributes

Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams. Excellent organisational and time-management abilities. Proactive, solutions-focused, and committed to maintaining outstanding safety and quality standards.

Cards & Qualifications

CSCS (Supervision/Management) or relevant Engineering Degree/Equivalent Temporary Works Coordinator CITB 5-Day SMSTS * First Aid at Work