Site Manager

My client are a national civil engineering contractor who are currently seeking a Site Manager to help deliver a water treatment scheme in Preston, with an immediate start available. The project involves tunnelling and…

Pay rate £375 – £450/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 August 2026

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About this contract

My client are a national civil engineering contractor who are currently seeking a Site Manager to help deliver a water treatment scheme in Preston, with an immediate start available. The project involves tunnelling and shaft construction, so previous experience managing underground works is essential.

Site Manager Responsibilities:

* Toolbox talks

* Client liaison

* Stakeholder liaison

* Health and safety compliance

* Ordering materials

* Managing day-to-day site operations

* Supervising subcontractors and site teams

* Managing the delivery of tunnelling and shaft construction works

* Overseeing deep excavations and associated civil engineering works

* Ensuring works are delivered on programme and to specification

* Managing RAMS, permits, temporary works, and site documentation

* Overseeing quality control, inspections, and as-built records

* Supporting the Project Manager with programme delivery and client reporting

Site Manager Requirements:

* Black or Gold CSCS

* SMSTS

* Previous experience managing tunnelling and shaft construction projects is essential

* Previous experience working on water treatment or water infrastructure schemes

* Strong civil engineering background

* Experience managing specialist subcontractors and underground works

* Knowledge of temporary works and deep excavations

* IT literate

* Full UK driving licence

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