Groundworks Site Manager
full-time•Stroud
About this role
<p><strong>Job Title: Groundworks Site Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> South Wales<br><strong>Reports To:</strong> Contracts Manager<br><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Full-Time</p><p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p>We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Groundworks Site Manager to oversee and manage groundworks and civil engineering operations across construction sites. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all groundwork activities—such as site preparation, drainage, foundations, and external works—are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring work is carried out safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, site operatives, plant, and materials.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Interpret technical drawings and plans to guide the work on-site.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure all groundwork elements (e.g., excavation, concrete works, drainage, roads, foundations) are delivered to specification.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Maintain daily records of site activity and progress.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Monitor health and safety compliance and carry out toolbox talks, site inductions, method statements and risk assessments.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Liaise with clients, contracts managers, engineers, and senior management to provide updates and resolve issues.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Manage site logistics, including deliveries, material handling, and waste disposal.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ensure all plant and machinery is used correctly and maintained in good working order.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Handle any on-site issues promptly and professionally, escalating when necessary.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Prepare and write method statements, risk assessments, and quality assurance documentation in line with PC requirements.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Proven experience as a Site Manager in groundworks or civil engineering (minimum 3–5 years).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong knowledge of groundwork techniques including foundations, drainage, and concrete works.</span></p></li><li><p><span>SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.</span></p></li><li><p><span>CSCS card (Black or Gold preferred).</span></p></li><li><p><span>First Aid at Work certificate.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent leadership and communication skills.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Full UK driving licence.</span></p></li></ul><p><strong>Desirable:</strong></p><ul><li><p><span>Civil engineering qualification.</span></p></li><li><p><span>NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management or equivalent</span></p></li></ul><p><strong>What we can offer you:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Life Assurance Scheme</p></li><li><p>Company Van </p></li><li><p>Free on-site Parking</p></li><li><p>Corporate gym membership discount</p></li><li><p>Staff discount on group services </p></li><li><p>Progression opportunities</p></li><li><p>Unlimited access to mental health support</p></li><li><p></p></li></ul>
What you'll do
- The Groundworks Site Manager will manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in line with project specifications. They will coordinate subcontractors and maintain health and safety compliance while liaising with clients and management.
About Smiths Gloucester Limited
As one of the largest construction and waste management companies in the South West, Smith's (Gloucester) Ltd is committed to delivering service excellence to all of its customers.
Offering services ranging from demolition and asbestos removal to transport, skip hire, trade waste and plant hire, and with depots in Gloucestershire, Bristol and South Wales, Smiths are able to provide the consumer with the complete solution to suit a variety of needs.
Established in 1982, Smith’s (Gloucester) Ltd has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. At Smiths we pride ourselves on our ethics of reliability and hard work which enables us to deliver a wide range of services that we can all be proud of.
Fairness and honesty have been the basis for all our business dealings. In all our ventures, we don’t aim to be the cheapest, but we do aim to be the best for our customers. We are true to our word, always do what we say we are going to do and fix things quickly if they go wrong.
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What does a Groundworks Site Manager do at Smiths Gloucester Limited?
As a Groundworks Site Manager at Smiths Gloucester Limited, you will: the Groundworks Site Manager will manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety and efficiency in line with project specifications. They will coordinate subcontractors and maintain health and safety compliance while liaising with clients and management..
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