Site Manager – Highways / Civil Engineering
Location ; Guildford, Surrey
Day Rate : £300 – 350 (DOE)
Immediate Start
The Company
A well-established civil engineering contractor with a turnover of £50–60m per year. Head office in Kent, with a strong reputation for delivering highways, drainage, groundworks, and infrastructure projects.
Clear career progression pathways.
Long-term staff retention – average service length 10 years.
Proven record of internal promotions within 6–12 months.
Busy workload across the Midlands and South East.
The Project
An 80-week, £3.5M public realm infrastructure scheme in Guildford town centre.
Scope of works includes:
Section 278 highways works.
Hard and soft landscaping.
Street lighting, signage, and traffic signals.
Surfacing, kerbing, pavements, and road layout alterations.
Combination of self-delivery and subcontractor management.
Some night work required particularly for Surfacing & some Saturdays required ( uplift to be discussed in Interview)
The Role
Manage site operations and delivery on a day-to-day basis.
Lead and coordinate multiple gangs on site.
Ensure health & safety, quality, and programme compliance.
Oversee stakeholder interactions and reporting.
Candidate Requirements
Proven experience in Section 278 works and public realm schemes.
IT literate – Excel, web-based systems, drawings/RFIs.
Strong stakeholder management experience.
CSCS Black Card & SMSTS required (Streetworks card desirable).
Flexible for occasional night shifts.
What’s on Offer
Long-term contract with immediate start.
Working hours 7.30am – 5pm
Career progression with a contractor that values and invests in its people.
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