50 groundworks site manager jobs found

Freelance Groundworks Foreman / Site Manager   About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced Groundworks Foreman / Site Manager to join their team on a large new build project in Bedford, working directly for a main contractor on a range of civil engineering and groundworks projects across the UK. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone with a strong background in groundworks who can drive productivity, maintain high safety standards, and ensure that their element of the project is safely, on time and as per drawings.   Project A very large new build distribution centre, car parks, lorry parks, and associated hard and soft landscaping.   Location Bedford                                                Duration 15-18 months   Key Responsibilities Oversee day-to-day site operations, focusing on groundworks and civil engineering activities Supervise subcontractors Ensure all work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project...

We are recruiting for an experienced Civils / Groundworks Site Manager to take full responsibility for delivering a £5m groundworks and infrastructure package on a major construction project in Bristol. This is a long-term opportunity for a capable Site Manager who is confident overseeing all aspects of groundworks and civil engineering, from initial site set-up through to completion. The Role As Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing all on-site operations related to the groundworks package, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard. You will take ownership of the package, coordinating subcontractors, managing site teams, and ensuring all works are delivered in line with design and specification. Scope of Works * Bulk earthworks and site preparation * Foundations and substructure works * Drainage (foul and storm) * Roads, kerbing, and external works * Service installations and utilities coordination * Hard...

Groundworks Site Manager – Thetford Location: Thetford Start Date: Immediate Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Site Manager to join a well-established contractor on a busy project in Thetford. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with strong leadership skills and a solid background in groundworks and civil engineering. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee and manage all groundworks operations on site * Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel * Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget * Maintain high standards of health & safety compliance * Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and progress meetings * Liaise with clients, engineers, and senior management * Manage site documentation and reporting Requirements: * Proven experience as a Site Manager within groundworks or civil engineering...

Groundworks Site Manager – Northampton | Immediate Start We are currently seeking an experienced Groundworks Site Manager to join a busy and growing team on projects based in Northampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and reliable individual looking to take the next step in their career with an immediate start available. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee and manage all groundworks operations on site * Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards * Coordinate subcontractors, labour, and materials efficiently * Maintain strict health & safety compliance across the site * Conduct regular site inspections and progress reporting * Liaise with clients, engineers, and senior management Requirements: * Proven experience as a Site Manager within groundworks/civil engineering * Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, and infrastructure works *...

My client is an established, leading, regional Civil Engineering Contractor. Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their South Wales and Herefordshire Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent or long-term contract basis a Project Manager / Senior Project Manager to work on Civils and water sector projects in the region. They presently have live projects in the following locations; * Cardigan (West Wales) * Cardiff * Newport * Bridgend * Swansea * Hereford * Peterschurch They specialise in the following sectors; - Water & Wastewater - Groundworks - RC Works - Shafts - Attenuation tanks - Piling & Foundations - Reservoirs Key Responsibilities Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors. Preparing and monitoring programmes of work Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans. Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets. Manage design...

Site Manager - Groundworks Civil Engineering Contractor Freelance: Up to £300 per day Duration: 35 weeks Start Date: 13th April 2026 Location: Newport We are currently searching for an experience Site Manager who specialises in Groundworks packages. The project is a new build industrial scheme whereby this contractor will oversee the delivery of the groundworks package up to structures. The project has a value of £5m and a 35-week programme.   The Role: Managing day-to-day site operations across groundworks packages, ensuring safe, on-time and to-spec delivery Supervising site teams, subcontractors and plant, coordinating labour and resources to maintain productivity Overseeing all groundworks activities, including earthworks, drainage, foundations, roads and external works Driving programme on site, sequencing works and ensuring alignment with main contractor timelines Ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards, implementing RAMS and maintaining a strong safety...

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the Southeast's fastest growing civil engineering, groundworks and infrastructure contractors, offering their clients a one-stop-shop to design, build and maintain their projects and infrastructure, through their own in-house expertise and workforce. Due to new sector and project wins, they have an immediate need for a Quantity Surveyor to join their established and growing head office commercial team. Specialising in the delivery of enabling and civil engineering works to the infrastructure and construction sectors, they are looking for the ideal candidate to have strong self-delivery project experience. Freelance Quantity Surveyor roles and responsibilities: Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for managing your own projects and packages of work. Day to day commercial administration of the projects &/or packages under NEC. Reviewing progress on site in line with commercials and programme....

Project Manager - Groundworks Civil Engineering Contractor Freelance: Up to £400 per day Duration: 35 weeks Start Date: 13th April 2026 Location: Newport We are currently searching for an experienced Project Manager who specialises in Groundworks packages. The project is a new build industrial scheme whereby this contractor will oversee the delivery of the groundworks package up to structures. The project has a value of £5m and a 35-week programme.   The Role: Managing groundworks packages from pre-start through to completion, ensuring safe, on-time and on-budget delivery Planning and coordinating all site activities, including earthworks, drainage, foundations, roads and external works Leading site teams, including Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors, driving productivity and performance Managing client and main contractor relationships, attending meetings, reporting progress and resolving issues Overseeing programme delivery, sequencing works and...

Senior Project Manager – Windsor, Berkshire – Luxury Hotel and Private Memebers Club Extension, Refurbishment works and other works to the grounds such as padel courts etc. Project to start in May 2026 for 15 months with potential for more work afterwards Our client is a main-contractor who specialise in High-end developments and refurbishments, and they are looking for a Project Manager to deliver the project in Windsor Project Manager will be expected to: * Monitor and update the build programme on regular basis * Coordinate/ book all trades * Ensure trades are performing to program and to highest standard * Order/ request ordering of materials, fixtures and fittings * Liaise with Director and architect on any design /site issues that need resolving * Keep on top of design changes requested by buyers * Responsible for delivering the project on budget and on time. Skills/ Qualifications required: * SMSTS & CSCS Card *...

Freelance Senior Site Manager – Leading Main Contractor Location: Windsor, Berkshire Pay Rate: £320–£330 per day (CIS) Project Value: £5M Duration: 30 Weeks A well-established Main Contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Site Manager to work on the delivery of an industrial scheme in Windsor. This is a technically challenging project involving the redevelopment of a single industrial unit, incorporating a substantial cut & carve, new steel frame, foundations, internal slab, and an extension. Due to the scale and complexity, the scheme will operate very similarly to a full new build. Key Responsibilities: * Oversee all site operations, ensuring delivery against programme, quality, and safety targets * Manage subcontractors and coordinate all trades on site * Lead structural phases including steel frame and groundworks * Maintain high HSE standards and ensure full compliance * Report progress and liaise with senior management Requirements: * Strong track record as...

External Site Manager We are currently recruiting for an experienced External Site Manager to join a large-scale commercial development in Banbury. This is a key role on site, taking responsibility for all external works from groundworks through to completion. The Role You will oversee and manage all external packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to a high standard. Working alongside the Project Manager and wider site team, you will coordinate subcontractors and drive progress across all external elements of the build. Key Responsibilities • Management of all external works including groundworks, drainage, and hard landscaping • Coordination of subcontractors and site logistics • Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme • Maintaining high standards of health & safety on site • Quality control and inspection of completed works • Liaising with internal teams to ensure smooth transition between phases • Reporting progress to senior...

My client is a leading contractor in the Steel frame and Groundworks sector. We are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete an 6 month contract. You will be required to manage the engineering, including the setting out of the ground works/steel frame package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: • Reporting and working with the Project Manager and foreman. • Site set up and compliance with health and safety • Completing all setting out associated to the ground works and steel Frame aspects. • Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: • CSCS card. • SMSTS or SSSTS – Desirable, not essential. • Previous experience setting out ground works and drainage. • Degree in Civil Engineering or Time Served. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

Site Manager – Freelance (London) Site Manager required to work for a specialist contractor delivering demolition, strip-out, enabling, and early-stage construction works across London and the South of England. This Site Manager role will involve managing complex projects with a strong focus on safety, quality, and programme delivery. The successful Site Manager must hold SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, and Temporary Works, and have proven experience delivering similar schemes. Project scope includes: * Demolition & deconstruction – safe removal of buildings and structural elements * Cut & carve – structural alterations within existing buildings * Civils & groundworks – excavation, site preparation, and infrastructure * Structural works – façade retention, temporary works, and structural modifications * Enabling works – preparing sites for main construction phases Site Manager responsibilities: * The Site Manager will oversee technically challenging,...

Project Manager required with a background in external / groundworks construction We are working alongside a £170m turnover construction main contractor who have recently won a large new build student accommodation in Southampton. They a keen to recruit an experienced Project Manager on a freelance basis to manage the externals package, which will include Foundations, RC Frame, roof, cladding and all associated groundworks. The Project Managers will be site based and will be responsible for: * Managing projects from design stage through to completion of the external works and handover. Working positively and collaboratively with clients * The Project Managers will ensure Health, Safety and the Environment their first priority in all decisions and actions. * Manage and deliver all construction activities in an efficient and cost effective manner that causes least disruption. * The Project Manager will be able to demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude at all times...

My client is a leading RC frame sub-contractor who are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month scheme. You will be required to manage all the setting out of an RC frame and groundworks package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. * Completing all setting out associated to the RC frame and groundworks package. * Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS card. * Must have previous experience setting out RC frames and groundworks. * Degree in civil engineering/construction or time served in UK on site The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

My client is a leading RC frame sub-contractor who are currently recruiting a Site Engineer to complete a 12 month scheme. You will be required to manage all the setting out of an RC frame and groundworks package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and foreman. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. * Completing all setting out associated to the RC frame and groundworks package. * Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS card. * Must have previous experience setting out RC frames and groundworks. * Degree in civil engineering/construction or time served in UK on site The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Site Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

Candidate required: Site Manager Job Type: Water Treatment Start date: April 2026 Industry: Construction professionals South Location: South Coast   Rate: £400 a day CIS The role & about the client: ITS Construction is looking for talented Site manager to work on a multimillion-pound water treatment project in the South-Coast. Ideally you have worked on water treatment projects and past AMPs. You will be able to write RAMs liaise with stakeholders, clients, QA, reporting. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Day to day management of projects and construction on site Management of varied projects consisting of, External Wall Insulations, Groundworks, Structural work, drainage, concrete. Make sure that all of the HSEQ requirements are all maintained and show legal compliance. Working with the Contracts manager to ensure that contracts are completed on time, in an efficient and cost-effective manner Provide risk assessments and all other checks are...

My client is a leading Groundwork sub-contractor who are currently recruiting a Trainee Engineer to complete a 12 month scheme around Bimringham. You will be required to assist with all the setting out on a groundworks package. Site Engineer Responsibilities: * Reporting to and working with the Project Manager and Site Engineer. * Site set up and compliance with health and safety. * Completing all assistance with setting out associated to the groundworks package. * Raising technical queries on design issues. Site Engineer Requirements: * CSCS card. * Degree in civil engineering/construction. The Next Steps: To apply for the role as a Trainee Engineer, click on the apply now button below and submit your CV for further information

Site Manager York 6 month duration £270/Day We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Freelance Site Manager to oversee the critical early phases of a new build residential project in york. In this role, you will be solely responsible for driving the groundworks and substructure packages, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards before handing over for the superstructure phase. Key Responsibilities: Manage and coordinate all on-site groundworks and substructure activities (including excavations, foundations, drainage, and blockwork up to DPC). Oversee subcontractors, ensuring adherence to the project program and design specifications. Enforce strict Health & Safety standards and conduct regular site inductions and toolbox talks. Manage QA/QC processes and maintain accurate site records and diaries. What We Are Looking For: Proven track record managing groundworks and substructures on new build residential projects....

Project Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a retail development project in Dunfermline. The project consists of a full new build, followed by internal fit-out works and associated external works. Key Responsibilities * Manage day-to-day site operations from initial groundworks through to completion * Oversee all phases of construction including new build, internal fit-out, and external works * Ensure the project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget * Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and site personnel * Maintain high standards of health & safety in line with current regulations * Monitor progress against programme and report to senior management * Conduct regular site meetings and ensure clear communication across all stakeholders * Ensure quality control and compliance with specifications and drawings * Manage site documentation, including RAMS, permits, and daily reports * Liaise...