Site Manager
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4765390_1769707103 |
Summary
Your new company
Specialist contractor working on the adoption, remediation, and delivery of residential infrastructure throughout the UK.
Your new role
Site Manager required to for upcoming schemes in March, overseeing groundworks packages on major residential developments throughout Cambridgeshire, in particular Peterborough and Huntingdon.
As Site Manager you will take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of groundworks and infrastructure works across multiple residential schemes. You'll coordinate subcontractors, manage day‑to‑day site activities, and ensure all works meet programme, budget, and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily site operations for groundworks and infrastructure packages.
- Coordinate subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials
- Ensure works are delivered to specification, programme, and quality standards
- Maintain strict health, safety, and environmental compliance
- Conduct site inspections, progress reporting, and risk assessments
- Liaise with internal teams and stakeholders
- Resolve technical or operational issues promptly and effectively
- Maintain accurate site records, permits, and documentation
What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience managing groundworks on residential developments
- Strong understanding of drainage, roads, utilities, and infrastructure works
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid
What you need to do now
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