We are recruiting for a Site Manager to join a respected UK civil engineering contractor, working on a project in Bristol.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager who is passionate about delivering projects to the highest standard while advancing their career.
As a Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing critical aspects of the project, ensuring commercial performance, and maintaining site safety and quality. You will work closely with the Project Manager, site teams, and clients to deliver successful outcomes.
- Duration: Long Term Project
- Hours: 10-12 hour shifts
- Location: Bristol
What they are looking for:
Planning & Delivery
- Take a 3-week lookahead and turn it into a practical, sequenced, and resourced weekly plan
- Identify constraints early (design, access, materials, interfaces) and resolve them ahead of time
- Understand outputs and durations — not just activities — and plan accordingly
Resourcing & Productivity
- Allocate the correct labour and plant to each task based on realistic outputs
- Ensure gangs are set up to succeed — right kit, right information, right conditions
- Actively manage productivity throughout the day and adjust where required
Leadership & Daily Structure
- Lead clear, structured morning briefings — setting expectations for safety, quality, and outputs
- Ensure all operatives are allocated, briefed, and understand the plan for the day
- Run daily planning and debrief sessions with foremen to track performance and improve
Safety, Quality & Control
- Maintain consistent oversight of works without needing to be everywhere at once
- Ensure works are carried out in line with RAMS, ITPs, and design requirements
- Carry out targeted checks and interventions to maintain standards
Commercial Awareness
- Understand what has been allowed within the BoQ / scope of works
- Identify changes, inefficiencies, or additional works as they arise
- Ensure these are captured early, clearly communicated, and supported with records
Documentation & Accountability
- Ensure foremen and engineers complete daily records, allocation sheets, and quality documentation
- Maintain accurate site records to support progress, change, and commercial position
- Hold the team accountable where standards slip.
Experience & Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Site Manager on a similar project
- Experience within the groundworks, civils & infrastructure sectors
- Valid Management CSCS, SMSTS & First Aid
- Ability to drive and lead a team
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to plan head
- Working references – essential
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Cavendish Recruitment Professionals Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.