Join Kier as a Site Manager – Drive Highways Infrastructure for North and West Northamptonshire Councils!
Kier Transportation is on the lookout for a passionate Site Manager to join our team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. You'll be at the forefront of delivering a diverse range of projects, from critical maintenance to major civil engineering schemes for both North and West Northamptonshire Councils.
Can you envision a world without vital transportation links? Neither can we! Join us at Kier Transportation and be part of a team that supports the movement of people, goods, and equipment.
Position Details
Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire – site-based, 5 days per week
Hours: Permanent Full-time, 40 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + £5,900 annual car allowance + private healthcare + benefits
Your Responsibilities
As a Site Manager, you will take ownership of a variety of works, including:
* Footpath reconstruction
* Carriageway resurfacing
* Surface treatments
* Drainage improvements
* Traffic signals and structure repairs
Managing these projects on live public highways requires skill, foresight, and strong leadership. Your day-to-day will include:
* Championing a positive health and safety culture in line with Kier procedures
* Ensuring compliance with Chapter 8 and Construction (Design and Management) regulations
* Interpreting documents, scheme drawings, and costing information in line with NEC4 contract requirements
* Maintaining quality of work according to inspection and testing plans, scheme designs, and current specifications
* Adhering to NEC4 change control procedures for early warnings and compensation events
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for a motivated and organized individual with a passion for highways infrastructure and a commitment to safety and quality. You should have:
* HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
* Proven NEC contract management experience
* NRSWA Supervisor certification
* 12D Traffic Management and SMSTS qualifications
* A full UK driving licence (essential for this site-based role)
Rewards and Benefits
At Kier, we take pride in offering our brilliant team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary and annual car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Flexible working options
* Opportunities for professional growth and development
Diversity and Inclusion
Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We are proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know there is always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us improve our policies.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier. #joinkier