Site Manager - Civils
| Posting date: | 10 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000.0 to £60,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Company Vehicle + Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 April 2026 |
| Location: | Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3BX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4778293_1773160916 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be joining a multi-accredited civil engineering contractor based in South Wales with a reputation for delivering complex, high-integrity projects across the water, utilities and infrastructure sectors. Their commitment to safety, engineering excellence and innovation has established them as a trusted delivery partner on high-profile projects nationwide, and they offer excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development. With a strong track record supporting major water providers, the Environment Agency, National Gas and other critical clients, they are continuing to expand their delivery capability.
This is a full-time permanent position based nationwide.
Working hours: 07:30-17:00 with a 1-hour lunch
Your new role
As a Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for managing site operations across a portfolio of projects. You will ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards while maintaining strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors and internal teams.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading day‑to‑day site operations, ensuring work is delivered on time and within budget
- Managing multidisciplinary teams, site supervisors and subcontractors
- Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and environmental requirements
- Overseeing quality assurance, progress reporting and site documentation
- Coordinating plant, materials and resources to support project schedule
- Supporting risk assessments, method statements and ongoing site audits
- Representing the company on-site with professionalism and technical credibility.
This is a national role, offering exposure to a broad range of multi-sector projects that make a tangible impact on essential UK infrastructure.
What you'll need to succeed
To excel in this role, you will bring:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager, Site Agent or Senior Engineer within heavy civils
- Track record of successfully managing teams and coordinating site activities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid qualifications
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel/lodge away.
A background in water, wastewater, gas or other regulated sectors would be highly advantageous.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive:
- Starting salary up to £60,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience)
- Company vehicle
- Annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Subsistence allowance
- Reimbursed business mileage
- Exposure to a variety of high-profile and rewarding projects
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Clear pathways for professional development and career progression
- Opportunity to make an impact with an established contractor and more.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role and meet the requirements above, 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.
Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas, and we are looking for genuine permanent applications only.
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