Job Description

Civils Construction Manager

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civils Construction Manager to oversee the delivery of a complex civils package on a live operational manufacturing site in Rotherham.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring a strong site presence, exceptional contractor management skills, and the ability to safely deliver high-risk civils activities within a regulated environment.

The successful candidate will take ownership of all civils works from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring delivery to programme, specification, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.

Scope of Works

The project includes:

• CFA Piling
• Sheet Piling
• Excavation Works
• Contaminated Soil Removal
• Reinforced Concrete Slabs
• Reinforced Concrete Ground Beams
• Coordination of Follow-On Civils Activities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all day-to-day civils activities on site.
• Manage subcontractors and contractor interfaces.
• Coordinate piling, excavation, concrete, and associated works.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved RAMS, drawings, specifications, and programme requirements.
• Drive high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance.
• Monitor progress and proactively manage risks, delays, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and quality assurance activities.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Civils Construction Manager, Construction Manager, Senior Site Manager, or similar.
• Strong background in civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Experience managing piling, excavation, reinforced concrete, and associated subcontractors.
• Excellent knowledge of CDM Regulations and UK health & safety legislation.
• Experience managing high-risk construction activities.
• Strong planning, sequencing, and contractor coordination skills.
• Ability to lead site teams and maintain programme performance.

Desirable

• Experience working within live manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, industrial, or other regulated environments.
• Experience managing contaminated land or environmental compliance requirements.
• Procore or similar digital construction management platform experience.
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor training.

Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Black Card (or equivalent)
• First Aid at Work (preferred)
• Relevant construction, engineering, or civils qualification

Apply Now

If you have a strong civils background and experience delivering complex groundworks, piling, and reinforced concrete packages, we'd like to hear from you.

Submit your CV today for a confidential discussion.