Site Manager – Highways
Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire
Salary: £65,000 + £6,000 Car Allowance + Package
Are you an experienced Site Manager with a strong civil engineering background and proven experience delivering highways schemes?
Our client, a very well-established construction company with a strong reputation across multiple sectors, is looking for a Site Manager to join their team in Didcot. As a key partner in the National Highways supply chain, this is an excellent opportunity to be part of significant infrastructure projects with a respected employer.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will take a leading role on site, working closely with the Project Manager to deliver works safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Responsibilities include:
* Managing and mentoring Site Engineers and Section Engineers.
* Supporting the Project Manager in planning and driving the construction phase of projects.
* Allocating and controlling project resources.
* Reviewing and compiling work package and management plans.
* Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget, and in line with programme requirements.
* Liaising with the Planning department to obtain accurate programme data.
* Managing subcontractors and suppliers to ensure high-quality delivery.
* Overseeing Health & Safety compliance and promoting a strong safety culture.
* Preparing daily briefings, site diaries, and supporting commercial reporting.
* Assisting with quality, environmental, and project close-out documentation.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
* Proven experience in a Site Manager role within civil engineering, ideally highways.
* Strong technical knowledge, with excellent understanding of NEC contracts.
* HNC or higher in Civil Engineering.
* Demonstrable leadership and communication skills.
* A strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* SMSTS and First Aid at Work qualifications.
* Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and CDM regulations.
Desirable:
* Experience managing highways schemes.
* Temporary Works Coordinator and/or CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting) training.
* Proficiency in AutoCAD.
What’s on Offer
* Salary of £65,000 + £6,000 car allowance + package.
* The opportunity to work with a respected, long-standing contractor with a strong pipeline of highways projects.
* Career development and progression opportunities within a supportive environment.
* The chance to take ownership of site delivery and play a pivotal role in major infrastructure works