Job Title: Site Manager – Externals (Groundworks & Yard Slabs)
Location: Bedford
Start Date: April 2026
Duration: 18 months
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full responsibility for the delivery of external works packages, including groundworks and yard slabs, on a major project in Bedford. This is a key leadership role, acting as the single point of responsibility for groundworks, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage all external works, including earthworks, drainage, services, subbase, and concrete yard slabs
* Take full control of the groundworks package, driving day‑to‑day site operations
* Plan, sequence, and coordinate works to meet programme requirements
* Manage subcontractors and drive performance on site
* Oversee logistics, plant movements, and coordination within a live construction environment
* Ensure safe pedestrian and plant segregation, maintaining strict traffic management compliance
* Review and monitor RAMS and SSOW in line with company procedures
* Lead daily briefings (DABS) and communicate risks and controls clearly
* Ensure permits are in place, followed, and audited
* Coordinate inspections, technical approvals, and sign‑off with engineering teams
* Maintain high standards of quality control (levels, compaction, materials compliance)
* Keep accurate site records, including diaries, inspections, and briefings
* Identify and elevate risks relating to programme, safety, and coordination
* Support incident and near‑miss management, ensuring actions are closed out
Team & Reporting Structure
* Reporting to: Senior Site Manager
* Supported by: Senior Site Engineer, Site Supervisor
* Working closely with: Engineers, SHE team, Logistics, and Subcontractors
Requirements
* Proven experience managing large‑scale external works packages on major projects
* Strong technical knowledge of groundworks, earthworks, drainage, and concrete yard construction
* Experience working in live, logistics‑heavy environments
* Solid understanding of RAMS, permits, and temporary works processes
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage subcontractors effectively
Qualifications
* SMSTS
* CSCS Black or White Card
* First Aid Certification
* Cat & Genny (Level 4+) (desired but not essential)
About You
* Decisive, proactive, and take ownership of your package
* Strong safety leader – confident to stop unsafe work immediately
* Highly organised and systems‑driven
* Clear and direct communicator, able to manage subcontractor teams
* Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities
Apply Now
If you’re an experienced Site Manager ready to take ownership of a critical externals package on a major project in Bedford, we’d like to hear from you.
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