Highways Site Manager

1 week ago

Sheffield S, United Kingdom Donellon Contractors Ltd Full time £30,000 - £45,000 per year

Highways Site Manager

About the Company

Donellon Contractors Ltd is a well-established regional civil engineering and highways subcontractor, delivering a wide range of local authority, maintenance, and improvement works across the Northwest and South Yorkshire.

We pride ourselves on our reputation for quality, reliability, and safe delivery of projects that make a real difference to local communities. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Highways Site Manager to oversee day-to-day site operations on a variety of local road schemes.

Role Overview

The Highways Site Manager will be responsible for the safe and efficient management of site activities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required standards of quality and safety. This is a hands-on role that involves close coordination with supervisors, operatives, and local authority representatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all on-site operations for highways maintenance and improvement works, including resurfacing, drainage, kerbing, and footway schemes.
  • Supervise site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure efficient delivery and compliance with specification and safety requirements.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental management in line with company policies.
  • Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements, and daily records.
  • Monitor site progress against the programme, ensuring timely completion and reporting of any issues or delays.
  • Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities, residents, and other stakeholders to maintain good working relationships and minimise disruption.
  • Manage site resources, including labour, materials, and plant, to achieve productivity and cost efficiency.
  • Support commercial and planning teams with site data, valuations, and project documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor within highways maintenance, local authority, or infrastructure works.
  • Strong working knowledge of highways construction techniques, drainage, surfacing, and traffic management.
  • Thorough understanding of CDM Regulations, Health & Safety legislation, and quality assurance processes.
  • SMSTS certification (Essential).
  • CSCS (Gold or Black) and First Aid at Work (Required).
  • NRSWA Supervisor accreditation (Required).
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with vehicle allowance and company benefits.
  • Long-term stability with a growing regional contractor.
  • Opportunity to manage a variety of local and regional highway projects.
  • Supportive, team-focused working environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Contract length: 32 weeks

Pay: £250.00-£350.00 per day

Work Location: In person

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