Civils Site Manager – HS2

The Opportunity

My client is a leading Civil Engineering company delivering a key civils package on the HS2 programme and they are looking for an experienced Site Manager / Construction Manager to support delivery on a major infrastructure project within the BBV alliance.

This is a hands-on, site-based role where you’ll take ownership of day-to-day operations, leading teams and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with HS2 standards.

Ideal for someone currently operating as a Site Manager, General Foreman, or Construction Manager in civils who is comfortable working in a Tier 1, highly regulated environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading day-to-day site operations across civils and structures work
• Supervising site teams, engineers, and subcontractors
• Delivering works safely and in line with approved RAMS, drawings, and specifications
• Driving high standards in health, safety and wellbeing
• Ensuring quality compliance through Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Coordinating plant, labour, and materials to maintain progress
• Supporting Temporary Works implementation (TWS level or above)
• Managing site-level issues and feeding into change control processes
• Maintaining accurate records and supporting digital systems (e.g. QA records, inspections)

You’ll play a key role in maintaining HS2 standards on site, including:

• Enforcing “no approval – no work” principles
• Ensuring works follow approved RAMS and ITPs
• Stopping unsafe or non-compliant works when needed
• Supporting structured QA and assurance processes required on major infrastructure projects

What I am Looking For

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, General Foreman, or Construction Manager with strong background in civils / infrastructure works
• SMSTS (or equivalent)
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Good understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work
• Site coordination and programme delivery
• Experience on projects such as HS2, Network Rail, major highways or infrastructure
• Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or Coordinator (TWC) experience
• Experience working within structured QA / assurance environments

What You’ll Bring

• Strong site leadership and presence
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• The confidence to challenge unsafe practices
• Ability to work in a process-driven, high-compliance environment
• Clear communication across site teams and client interfaces

Why Join my client?

• Be part of a flagship HS2 infrastructure project
• Join a team focused on quality delivery and long-term growth
• Opportunity to develop within major infrastructure and high-assurance projects

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