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Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 280 - 300 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Bedford

Expire in: 9 days

Job Description

Job Title: Site Manager – Externals (Groundworks & Yard Slabs)

Location: Bedford
Start Date: April 2026
Duration: 18 months

The Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of external works packages, including groundworks and yard slabs, on a major project in Bedford. This is a key leadership role, acting as the single point of responsibility for groundworks, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all external works, including earthworks, drainage, services, subbase, and concrete yard slabs
Take full control of the groundworks package, driving day-to-day site operations
Plan, sequence, and coordinate works to meet programme requirements
Manage subcontractors and drive performance on site
Oversee logistics, plant movements, and coordination within a live construction environment
Ensure safe pedestrian and plant segregation, maintaining strict traffic management compliance
Review and monitor RAMS and SSOW in line with company procedures
Lead daily briefings (DABS) and communicate risks and controls clearly
Ensure permits are in place, followed, and audited
Coordinate inspections, technical approvals, and sign-off with engineering teams
Maintain high standards of quality control (levels, compaction, materials compliance)
Keep accurate site records, including diaries, inspections, and briefings
Identify and escalate risks relating to programme, safety, and coordination
Support incident and near-miss management, ensuring actions are closed out
Team & Reporting Structure

Reporting to: Senior Site Manager
Supported by: Senior Site Engineer, Site Supervisor
Working closely with: Engineers, SHE team, Logistics, and Subcontractors
Requirements

Proven experience managing large-scale external works packages on major projects
Strong technical knowledge of groundworks, earthworks, drainage, and concrete yard construction
Experience working in live, logistics-heavy environments
Solid understanding of RAMS, permits, and temporary works processes
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage subcontractors effectively
Qualifications

SMSTS
CSCS Black or White Card
First Aid Certification
Cat & Genny (Level 4+) (desired but not essential)
About You

Decisive, proactive, and takes ownership of your package
Strong safety leader – confident to stop unsafe work immediately
Highly organised and systems-driven
Clear and direct communicator, able to manage subcontractor teams
Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Site Manager ready to take ownership of a critical externals package on a major project in Bedford, we’d like to hear from you

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