Site Manager

Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria
Sinclair and Sons Constructions Ltd

We are currently looking for an experienced Site Manager for a major civil engineering project.

Site Manager Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, site operatives, plant, and materials.
• Quantify materials from drawings and raise material requisitions.
• Interpret technical drawings and specifications to guide on-site delivery.
• Proactively raise and track RFIs/ EWN and raise internal CE paperwork.
• Ensure all groundworks activities (excavation, drainage, concrete works, foundations, roads, etc.) are delivered to specification, with all QA records kept up to date.
• Maintain accurate daily site records and progress updates.
• Promote health and safety compliance, delivering toolbox talks, inductions, and briefings on method statements and risk assessments.
• Liaise with clients, contracts managers, engineers, and senior management to provide updates and resolve issues.
• Oversee site logistics including deliveries, materials handling, and waste management.
• Ensure plant and machinery are used safely and maintained properly.
• Prepare and write method statements, risk assessments, and QA documentation as required by the Principal Contractor.
• Desirable Experience & Qualifications:
• Background in commercial or infrastructure groundworks.
• Civil engineering qualification or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent).
• Must hold SMSTS.

PLEASE NOTE – ONLY EXPERIENCED SITE MANAGERS WITH A CIVILS BACKGROUND WILL BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY.