Site Manager
| Posting date: | 10 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB22 3AX |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4722601_1757506151 |
Summary
Your new company
Regional Civils and Build contractor with a growing order book. They prioritise client needs, employing a team dedicated to building honest relationships through clear communication. They ensure complete satisfaction from start to finish, with every detail meeting the highest standards. With strong client relationships, both new and returning, showcasing their expertise and driving continuous improvement. Their passion for quality and innovation remains unwavering, ensuring first-class service in every project.
Your new role
Site Manager required to lead groundworks operations on a project in Ipswich, but must be flexible to work across Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. This is a key leadership role, responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of groundworks packages, including foundations, drainage, earthworks, and external works.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily site operations, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
- Manage subcontractors and direct labour, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and clients to ensure smooth delivery
- Monitor progress and produce regular site reports
- Ensure quality control and resolve any on-site issues promptly
- Lead site inductions and toolbox talks
- Maintain accurate site records and documentation
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience managing groundworks packages on construction sites
- Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certifications required
What you need to do now
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