Site Manager - Civils

Department: Claret

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Bury St Edmunds

Description

• Plan and organise site work and activities.
• Monitor project progress and report to ensure work meets client standards.
• Make sure teams work efficiently and complete tasks on time.
• Ensure the correct construction methods and quality standards are followed.
• Manage workers, materials, plant, and equipment on site.
• Arrange and mobilise necessary resources (labour, plant, materials).
• Monitor project costs including labour, purchases, and equipment hire.
• Coordinate site operations including labour, plant, materials, traffic management, and subcontractors.
• Plan ahead to ensure resources are available for upcoming work.
• Respond quickly to client emergencies or urgent requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow company and client policies, procedures, and documents.
• Help improve systems to meet project needs.
• Submit weekly timesheets, vehicle logs, and plant logs.
• Complete required paperwork and electronic records on time.
• Inform the company immediately about any absence.

• Ensure health, safety, quality, and environmental standards are followed on site.
• Complete all required health and safety documents on time.
• Organise work to reduce risks to people, equipment, materials, and the environment.
• Brief workers and subcontractors on their duties, safe working methods, and emergency procedures.
• Promote health and safety awareness on site.
• Manage and coordinate subcontractors’ activities.
• Ensure workers are trained and understand workplace hazards.
• Carry out regular site and equipment safety inspections.
• Make sure safety rules are followed and PPE is worn.
• Report any safety or environmental issues immediately.
• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).

• Follow the company vehicle policy.
• Keep vehicles stocked with necessary tools and equipment.
• Carry out monthly vehicle and plant inspections.
• Take and submit required site photographs.
• Keep vehicles and equipment in good condition.
• Complete safety checks and equipment audits.
• Report any vehicle or equipment faults immediately.

• Manage team members’ daily work, holidays, and absences.
• Delegate tasks effectively.
• Supervise workers and subcontractors on site.
• Keep staff motivated and maintain good teamwork.
• Support staff improvement through guidance, coaching, and mentoring.
• Identify and recommend training needs for team members.

• Communicate and work with colleagues when required.
• Attend internal and external meetings when needed.
• Complete any required job-related training and development.
• Provide general support to the business when required.
• Carry out other duties related to the role.
• Follow GDPR rules and keep sensitive data secure.

Experience and Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or 4 site supervision 
• SMSTS
• Gold Card (black preferred)
• 3 Day First Aid 
• EUSR water hygiene 
• Confined Spaces (desirable)
• Temporary works supervisor 
• Full UK driving licence

Salary and Benefits