At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil engineering projects from start to finish, ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at EPS Civils, known for excellence in civil engineering.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and hands-on project experience.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on exciting projects while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in civil engineering, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an experienced Civils Site Manager to lead the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of civil engineering projects. You’ll be site based overseeing works from mobilisation to completion, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring groundworks, drainage, remediation and infrastructure projects are delivered to the highest standards. This role suits a hands-on civil engineering professional who thrives on fast-paced site work and consistently delivers projects safely, on time and within budget.
What you’ll be doing…
- Lead civils projects from start to finish, ensuring safe, high quality and compliant delivery.
- Provide strong on site leadership, coordinating subcontractors, plant operators, suppliers and specialist teams.
- Maintain a regular presence on site to oversee daily operations, progress and productivity.
- Ensure all works meet Health & Safety, environmental and CDM requirements.
- Create and manage construction programmes in Microsoft Project, keeping activities on track and on sequence.
- Monitor progress and step in with recovery plans when the programme slips.
- Work confidently from drawings and CAD plans, carrying out accurate setting out as needed.
- Support commercial teams with Bills of Quantities, material take-offs and cost monitoring.
- Lead site meetings, toolbox talks and produce clear reports, forecasts and risk assessments.
- Communicate effectively with clients, consultants and internal teams while promoting best practice and representing EPS Civils professionally.
What we need from you…
- Proven experience managing civil engineering or groundworks projects, with at least 5 years in a similar role.
- Strong technical knowledge of drainage, earthworks, remediation and infrastructure construction.
- Ability to confidently read and interpret drawings, specifications and CAD plans.
- Competent in setting out, including working with levels, coordinates and gradients.
- Experience preparing Bills of Quantities and material take offs.
- Proficient in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
- A solid focus on safety, environmental compliance and quality standards.
- Ability to forecast project performance and report clearly to senior management.
- SMSTS and NVQ Level 6 construction site management are essential.
- NEBOSH, IOSH or HSE risk assessment knowledge are preferred but not essential.
Civils Site Manager employer: Adler & Allan
At Atmos Consulting, part of the Adler & Allan Group, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the environmental sector, offering a dynamic and supportive work culture in Inverness. Our commitment to employee growth is reflected in tailored career development opportunities and a collaborative team environment that empowers you to make a tangible impact on sustainability projects across Scotland. Join us to be part of a purpose-driven organisation where your contributions help protect and enhance the natural environment every day.
