Site Manager

Huntingdon Source: WhatJobs

£55,000–£75,000

Here at theMick George Group we are currently recruiting aSite Manager to join theEarthworks division.

Location: Mick George Contracting sites – which will vary across the country

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 6am -6pm, Saturdays as and when required 6am – 1pm

Pay: Dependent on experience.

NEST Pension operated via salary sacrifice
Employee Assistance Programme
Full internal training provided
Excellent opportunities to progress your career across different areas of the Company
Company issued PPE
Cycle to work scheme
Long-service rewards
Partnership with Inform Mortgages (Including complimentary will-writing support, free mortgage advice & other financial services)

Who is Mick George?

What started as one man, one tipper truck, and a dream has grown into a successful business over nearly 40 years. Today, the company operates more than 600 HGV vehicles across 40+ sites and employs over 1,000 people, making it one of the leading suppliers to the construction industry across East Anglia and the East Midlands.

The company is committed to providing the highest standards of service and support to everyone it works with, including employees, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

Role Purpose

The Site Manager is responsible for the overall management and performance of assigned site operations, including leadership of site teams, delivery of programme targets, quality assurance, and compliance with all safety and environmental requirements. The role requires strong leadership, technical competence, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

Lead and manage all day-to-day earthworks and stabilisation site operations
Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with RAMS, specifications, and legal requirements
Supervise Site Supervisors, Foremen, operatives, and subcontractors to achieve programme targets
Manage site logistics, access routes, material movements, and work sequencing
Review and approve timesheets, workforce allocations, and labour resources
Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and support workforce development
Maintain accurate site records, diaries, reports, GRNs, and weekly progress updates
Oversee plant and equipment utilisation, inspections, maintenance, and compliance
Ensure quality standards are met through testing, inspections, and corrective actions
Promote and enforce high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance
Manage materials, deliveries, stock control, waste prevention, and resource efficiency
Act as the key operational liaison between project teams, clients, engineers, and subcontractors
Support the Contracts Manager with NEC4 and JCT contract obligations
Monitor subcontractor performance, safety compliance, and quality standards
Support commercial awareness by identifying risks, variations, and contractual impacts
Plan labour, plant, materials, and site activities to maintain productivity and programme delivery
Identify and mitigate risks, including weather, access issues, breakdowns, and supply shortages
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and project performance
Complete any ad-hoc requests given by management

Skills & Qualifications Required

At least 3 years' experience in Earthworks management
Good knowledge of health, safety and environmental laws
Experience with NEC4/JCT
Competent in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint)
CSCS Black/Gold Card
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and engage workforce
Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and workload management abilities, delivering high-quality results within deadlines
Builds positive relationships, encourages collaboration, and promotes effective teamwork
Demonstrates professionalism, strong leadership, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking
Committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental sustainability, quality, and ethical conduct
Ensures compliance with all legal requirements, company policies, procedures, and industry standards
Maintains confidentiality, integrity, and accountability in all business dealings
Promotes a positive organisational culture, leading by example and fostering continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and team development