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Senior Site Manager – Civils & Groundworks

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Senior Site Manager – Civils & Groundworks

Location: Office: Greater Manchester Site Coverage: North West Contract: Permanent

Overview

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd are recruiting for an experienced Senior Site Manager to lead the delivery of multiple civils and groundworks projects across the North West. You will oversee day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme, while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

This role suits a hands‑on leader with strong technical knowledge of groundworks, drainage, utilities, and S38/S278/S104 works, who can coordinate teams, subcontractors, and site activities to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

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    Lead and manage site teams, including labour, plant, and subcontractors

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    Oversee daily site operations from pre‑start through to handover and defects period

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    Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM, and ISO 45001

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    Monitor programme, progress, quality, and site productivity

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    Conduct site inspections, audits, and ensure RAMS are implemented correctly

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    Attend client and progress meetings, providing accurate site updates

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    Work with commercial teams on site measures, variations, and cost control

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    Drive consistent delivery standards and promote continuous improvement

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    Manage defects, handovers, and close‑out documentation

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    Oversee S38, S278, and S104 works, ensuring adoption requirements are met

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    Review drawings and technical information to identify efficiencies and resolve issues

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    Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure effective site coverage and quality assurance

Skills & Experience Required

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    NVQ Level 3 in Supervisory Management (or equivalent), HNC or Degree preferred

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    CSCS Gold (or above), SMSTS, and First Aid

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    Strong IT skills for producing reports, programmes, and site documentation

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    Proven experience delivering civils and groundworks projects

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    Strong leadership with the ability to manage multiple active sites

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    Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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    Commercial awareness including site‑level budgeting and cost control

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    Strong understanding of H&S, quality assurance, and compliance procedures

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Senior Site Manager looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Due to high application volumes, we may not respond to every applicant. If you haven’t heard back within 2 weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary workers

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