Job Description

Job Description - Site Manager (24-Week Scheme - Barrow-in-Furness)

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to support delivery of an upcoming 24-week civil engineering and infrastructure scheme in Barrow-in-Furness.

The successful candidate will have strong experience managing day-to-day site operations on heavy civil/construction projects, with particular knowledge of concrete works, ducting, road construction, and associated infrastructure activities. The role will involve close coordination with the existing Site Manager, subcontractors, operatives, and the client team to ensure safe, efficient, and programme-driven delivery of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily site operations across all work activities.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to achieve programme targets.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to required quality standards.
• Liaise effectively with the client, site teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Support programme management and monitor progress against key milestones.
• Assist with cost control, productivity tracking, and resource management.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures, RAMS, permits, and company policies.
• Work collaboratively alongside the existing Site Manager to deliver the scheme successfully.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and progress updates.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure works are delivered in accordance with specifications and drawings.

Required Experience

Candidates must demonstrate proven experience managing and supervising the following types of works:

• Reinforced concrete works
• Shuttering/formwork
• Concrete infill works
• Ducting installation
• Concrete service trough installation
• Road construction and associated civils
• General infrastructure and groundworks activities

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager on civil engineering/infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of day-to-day site management and coordination.
• Ability to manage programmes, site logistics, and workforce productivity.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience working directly with clients and multidisciplinary site teams.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS card.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Project Details

• Location: Barrow-in-Furness
• Duration: Approx. 24 weeks
• Start Date: To be confirmed

The role would suit a proactive and hands-on Site Manager with a strong civils background and the ability to drive works safely and efficiently on a live construction scheme.

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