Site Manager

Job Type: Freelance
Start Date: Immediate
Industry: Civil Engineering / Waste & Clean Water
Location: Dorset
Salary & Package: Negotiable

The Role & About the Client

ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Freelance Site Manager on behalf of a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering a major waste and clean water infrastructure project in Dorset. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor on a long-term scheme, with an initial 2-year contract available. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Managing day-to-day site activities to ensure works are delivered safely and to programme.
• Coordinating subcontractors, site operatives and suppliers throughout the project.
• Overseeing groundworks, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, water tanks, pump stations and network pipe installations.
• Ensuring all works are completed in line with project specifications and quality standards.
• Monitoring progress and reporting updates to the Project Manager.
• Managing health and safety on site, ensuring compliance with company procedures and legislation.
• Organising site resources, materials and plant to maintain programme requirements.
• Conducting site inspections, toolbox talks and maintaining accurate site records.
• Resolving site issues and coordinating engineering and construction activities.
• Supporting the successful delivery of the project from start through to completion.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager on civil engineering or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of groundworks, drainage, reinforced concrete structures, water tanks, pump stations and network pipelines.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple site activities.
• SMSTS Certificate (essential).
• CSCS Card (Preferable).
• First Aid at Work (essential).
• Water sector experience would be highly advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced Site Manager looking for your next freelance opportunity in Dorset, we’d like to hear from you.
Please submit your CV today or contact the ITS Building People Southampton office for a confidential discussion.

Equal Opportunities

ITS Building People is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.