At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage highways projects, ensuring safety and timely delivery.
- Company: Established civil engineering firm focused on impactful community projects.
- Benefits: Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to safety and quality.
- Why this job: Make a difference in local communities while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in site management and relevant civil engineering qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Your new company is a well-established infrastructure and civil engineering organisation delivering essential highways and public realm projects in partnership with local authorities. With a strong focus on safety, collaboration and quality, the business offers a supportive environment where employees are empowered to contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact local communities.
Your new role as Site Manager involves taking full responsibility for the successful delivery of highways and civil engineering schemes, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time and within budget. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing day-to-day site operations across multiple schemes
- Leading site teams, subcontractors and resources to achieve programme targets
- Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations and best practice
- Working on live highway environments, maintaining safety for the public and workforce
- Liaising with local authorities, stakeholders, residents and the public
- Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and plans to ensure accurate delivery
- Monitoring quality in line with inspection and test plans
- Managing NEC4 processes, including early warnings and change control
- Ensuring compliance with Chapter 8 and CDM regulations
What you'll need to succeed:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering or highways
- Relevant qualifications such as SMSTS and ideally HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
- NEBOSH, NRSWA Supervisor and 12D Traffic Management (desirable or essential depending on client brief)
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation including CDM regulations
- Experience working with NEC contracts
- Ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Highways Site Manager in Northampton employer: Hays
As a leading infrastructure and civil engineering organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers our employees to make a real difference in local communities. With a strong commitment to safety and quality, we offer excellent growth opportunities and the chance to work on impactful projects, all while being part of a team that values your contributions and professional development.
