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Civils Site Manager (Interim)

GBR Recruitment Limited
Sleaford · posted 21 August 2026
Salary
£300 – £350 a day
Job type
full time
Location
Sleaford, Lincolnshire
Category
Construction
GBR Recruitment Ltd are working with a Gainsborough based Civils / Groundworks company recruiting for an experienced interim Civils Site Manager (Sub-contrator) to work on a 2-3 months fixed term contract on a day rate agreement. You must be self-employed (CIS or other). You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of civil engineering / groundworks projects, including roads, sewers & all associated infrastructure works on residential, commercial & industrial construction developments. The successful Site Manager candidate will ensure civils / groundworks projects are delivered OTIF, plus safely, efficiently, profitably & in accordance with civils works programme, specification & quality standards, to then pass on next stage works to the main contractor. The role requires strong civils / groundworks team leadership skills, superb communication with both clients & stakeholders, along with the ability to coordinate & oversee subcontractors, order plant machinery (hire / de-hire), control all labour costs & order in required labour, as well as control all materials ordering to achieve successful project delivery as requested by the main contractor / end using client. Civils & Groundworks Programme & Delivery: * Plan daily & weekly site activities. * Monitor progress against programme. * Identify delays & implement mitigation measures. * Coordinate works with clients, utilities & other sub-contractors. * Attend & contribute to site progress meetings. Documentation Control: Maintain accurate site records including: * Site diaries * Daily allocation sheets * Plant returns * Delivery records * Inspection records * Permit systems * As-built information * Progress photographs Commercial Awareness: * Monitor costs in terms of labour, plant & material usage. * Accurately record project cost variations & additional works. * Successfully minimise waste & maximise productivity. * Fully support the commercial team with site records & key information. Attributes: * Civils & Groundworks Site Management experience is a MUST * Residential & Commercial Civils experience is desired * Experience of roadworks, sewers, over-sites etc is required * Happy to travel across the Lincolnshire region & into the East Midlands * Full clean driving license * Previous on the tools civils experience would be beneficial * Team management experience Apply today! Interviews to take place WC: 24/08/26
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