Site Manager (Tunnelling)

Location: Bridgend
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Salary: Competitive + Company Vehicle

Overview

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a specialist civil engineering contractor delivering complex tunnelling, underground structures, and major infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a permanent opportunity to work on technically challenging schemes within a supportive, professional, and well-established contracting environment.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

You will lead site teams and coordinate all construction activities in close collaboration with project management and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities across civil engineering and tunnelling works.
• Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor works to meet programme milestones and targets.
• Lead and supervise site teams, subcontractors, and direct labour.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports, and progress updates.
• Liaise closely with project managers, clients, designers, and supply chain partners.
• Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement corrective actions where required.
• Manage materials, plant, and workforce resources efficiently.
• Conduct site meetings, toolbox talks, and workforce briefings.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience in tunnelling, shafts, deep excavations, or underground works (preferred but not essential).
• Strong understanding of construction methodologies and site control processes.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• SMSTS and CSCS essential; First Aid and Temporary Works desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel to site locations.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Permanent role with a strong long-term project pipeline.
• Opportunity to work on technically complex and rewarding infrastructure projects.
• Career development within a specialist civil engineering contractor.

If you are an experienced Site Manager seeking a long-term role on challenging infrastructure projects, we would be keen to speak with you.