Site Manager

This is a Permanent position and Coleman James Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency Coleman James are working with a Construction company that offers a wide range of services to the groundworks and construction industry across the North East and North Yorkshire. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Groundworks Site Foreman/Manager to oversee and manage groundworks operations on-site. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with a strong background in civil engineering and groundworks, looking to join a reputable company with ongoing projects. Role Description: As the Groundworks Site Foreman/Manager, you will be responsible for the following: * Overseeing Health & Safety and quality standards on site, ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standards * Supervising site personnel and managing day-to-day activities on-site * Planning the daily and weekly works, coordinating resources, and working closely with the Contracts Manager * Implementing short-term programmes and effectively communicating them to site personnel * Recording site activities and resource use, including daily diaries, allocation sheets, daywork sheets, photographs, and drawing mark-ups * Managing materials on site, including material requests/call-offs, collating delivery tickets, and general on-site material management * Managing permits and setting out requests/call-offs, as well as planning and organising daily briefings * Conducting RAMS briefings and providing input to the Contracts Manager for RAMS preparation/updates * Performing regular Health & Safety inspections to ensure compliance * Delivering toolbox talks to the site team * Ensuring all daily/weekly site safety and quality paperwork is completed, collated, and filed correctly * Attending site meetings and liaising daily with the main contractor’s personnel * Recording potential changes, instructions, and delays, and reporting them to the Project Manager/Operations Supervisor Candidate Requirements: * Strong knowledge and experience in civil engineering and groundworks * Proven ability to supervise site activities and manage a team effectively * Excellent organisational and communication skills * Ability to oversee and manage Health & Safety standards on-site * Experience with planning and coordinating site works and resources * Familiarity with site documentation such as daily diaries, resource allocation sheets, and material management * Strong understanding of RAMS and experience with site safety paperwork * Ability to maintain good working relationships with main contractors and other stakeholders * A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills If you have the required skills and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you