Highways Site Manager
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £46,000 to £52,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Car Allowance + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester, m1 3lt |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SBHWAYSMANAGER_1773144895 |
Summary
I'm currently working with an established main contractor looking to add a Highways Site Manager to their team to lead the delivery of a major highways and public realm upgrades in the Northwest.
what they are looking for:
- Experienced in delivering highways reconstruction works, cycle paths, quality bus lanes/corridors and high specification paving.
- confident in working in busy urban environments and managing activity around multiple local businesses and commercial outlets.
- NVQ Level 5 in civil engineering, construction site management or similar discipline.
- Strong leadership, strong communication skills and proactive approach to problem solving.
- You'll be working closely with subcontractors, internal teams and stakeholders.
The role:
- Support the contracts/project manager with pre-construction planning.
- Oversee site operations to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost effective project delivery adherence to the programme of work.
- Supervise staff, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Manage site facilities, resources, and communication across all teams.
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain high levels of client satisfaction.
- Order materials and plant.
- Maintain and update Health and Safety plans, risk assessments, and training records.
What you receive:
- Salary between £46000 - £52000 depending on experience
- Car allowance of £4000 per annum
- Pension scheme
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Private healthcare
If you are interested in this position and would like to apply, please email a copy of your CV to Sean at Fawkes & Reece, using the contact details provided or you can give my mobile a call for further details on 07752467541