Construction Site Manager

The Vacancy

Construction Site Manager

Location: Site-based – UK

Contract: Permanent, full-time

The Vacancy

At Binnies, we’re growing our construction and Design & Build teams across the UK, and we’re looking for experienced Construction Site Managers to join us.

If you enjoy leading teams, solving problems and seeing projects come to life on site, this could be a great opportunity to take the next step in your career.

As a Construction Site Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering our projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You’ll lead day-to-day site activities, work closely with our supply chain and project teams, and help ensure everything runs smoothly from planning through to completion.

We know that successful projects are about more than just getting the job done. Our ENGAGED culture is built around collaboration, respect, inclusion and continuous improvement. We want our people to feel supported, valued and confident in sharing ideas, raising concerns and finding better ways of working.

We’re looking for people who bring strong construction experience, a practical approach to problem-solving and a genuine commitment to getting the best out of their teams.

About The Role

As Construction Site Manager, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of your site, making sure work is properly planned, coordinated and delivered to the required standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading on site: Manage daily construction activities, coordinate site teams and subcontractors, and keep work progressing in line with the programme.
• Keeping people safe: Make health, safety and wellbeing a priority, ensuring safe systems of work are followed and risks are managed effectively.
• Planning and coordination: Make sure the right people, plant, materials, equipment and information are available when needed.

Managing quality: Ensure work meets the required standards, inspections are completed and any defects or issues are addressed.

Monitoring progress: Track delivery against programme, identify potential delays or challenges early, and work with the wider team to find solutions.

Working collaboratively: Build strong relationships with Project Managers, Design, Commercial, Planning, SHEQ, MEICA, Commissioning and other project teams.

Managing site requirements: Coordinate access, logistics, permits, welfare, traffic management and interfaces with clients, stakeholders and operational sites.

Maintaining records: Keep accurate site diaries, progress reports, inspection records and other project documentation up to date.

Supporting commercial delivery: Identify and escalate changes, delays and issues that could affect project costs, programme or contractual commitments.

Thinking sustainably: Help deliver our environmental commitments and identify opportunities to reduce waste, carbon and resource use.

Supporting project completion: Work with the wider team to manage the transition from construction through installation, commissioning, handover and demobilisation.

Driving improvement: Share lessons learned, encourage new ideas and look for practical ways to improve safety, quality and productivity.

You’ll also support early contractor involvement, buildability reviews and construction planning, helping ensure projects are ready for successful delivery.

Above all, you’ll lead by example, create a positive working environment and ensure that any activity presenting an unacceptable risk is stopped and made safe before work continues.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced construction professional who can confidently manage site activities, bring people together and deliver results.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience managing construction activities and site teams within civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or a similar environment.

A recognised construction management qualification, such as an NVQ Level 6, or an appropriate equivalent.

A CSCS Black Manager Card, or be working towards an appropriate recognised equivalent.

SMSTS and First Aid at Work qualifications.

A strong understanding of health and safety, safe systems of work, construction risk management and CDM 2015.

Experience planning and coordinating construction activities to meet programme, quality and project requirements.

A good understanding of construction quality processes, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), inspections and site records.

Commercial awareness and the ability to recognise and escalate changes, delays and potential risks.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with clients, colleagues and supply-chain partners.

Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and changing site requirements.

Confidence using digital tools and project information systems, including Common Data Environments (CDEs), BIM-enabled delivery tools and digital site management systems.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Just as importantly, you’ll be a supportive and approachable leader who takes pride in doing things properly and helping others succeed.

Your Leadership Style Matters

At Binnies, we want our Site Managers to do more than manage tasks and programmes. We want leaders who bring out the best in their teams.

Our ENGAGED behaviours are an important part of how we work, and you’ll help bring these to life by:

• Creating an inclusive environment where people feel respected, supported and comfortable speaking up.
• Communicating clearly, listening to others and valuing the experience of the people doing the work.
• Building strong relationships across site teams, clients, subcontractors and the wider project team.

Supporting and developing others, including Site Supervisors, Assistant Site Managers, Graduates and Apprentices.

Recognising good work and addressing challenges fairly and constructively.

Bringing different disciplines together to work towards a shared goal.

Staying calm and solution-focused when priorities change or problems arise.

Sharing knowledge and lessons learned to help everyone continually improve.

Desirable Experience and Development

The following would also be beneficial, depending on the project and its requirements:

• An HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Construction, Civil Engineering, Project Management or a related discipline.
• A relevant Level 6 NVQ in Construction Site Management or equivalent.
• Experience within the water industry, including relevant training required by the client or project.
• Environmental management training relevant to construction activities.
• Experience or appropriate competence in higher-risk activities, such as temporary works, lifting operations, excavations, confined spaces, utilities and working at height.
• Membership of, or a commitment to working towards membership of, a relevant professional body.
• Experience of electronic permit systems and digital quality management tools.
  
  

Where required for your role and project, we’ll also support relevant training and development in areas such as Temporary Works Co-ordination (TWC), Approved Person (AP) or Approved Person Isolation (API), in line with the relevant appointments and competence requirements.

Career Development

We want our people to have the opportunity to grow their careers with us.

Depending on your experience, performance and future opportunities, your career could progress from Site Manager to Senior Site Manager, Construction Manager or Project Manager.

There may also be opportunities to develop your skills across different projects, disciplines and areas of project delivery. We’ll support your development as you build your experience and work towards your career goals.

Why Join Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll be part of a team delivering important infrastructure projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Take ownership of your work and make a real contribution to project success.

Work alongside experienced professionals across construction, design and project delivery.

Be part of a collaborative culture where safety, quality, respect and teamwork matter.

Develop your skills and build a long-term career within our business.

Help shape better ways of working and contribute to projects we can all be proud of.

If you’re an experienced Site Manager who enjoys leading people, delivering quality work and making a difference on site, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We develop intelligent solutions using our award-winning integrated planning and design approach to deliver functional infrastructure and lasting environmental and social legacies. This is backed by a culture that has stayed true since our foundation over 100 years ago. We create new possibilities for humanity through our innovative approach to delivery.

Together with our clients, we are always striving to find a smarter way to deliver projects. From providing low carbon, sustainable and resilient water solutions, flood alleviation and environment services, to connecting people with insights and data. Our business exists to improve the quality of life for our local communities today and for generations to come.

Binnies is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Benefits

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Private Health Insurance

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Income Protection

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High Street Vouchers

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Life Assurance

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Annual Leave Purchase

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Cycle to Work Scheme

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Paid Volunteering

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Mental Health Support

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Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Sectors

Environment

We create sustainable critical infrastructure across the whole asset life cycle to meet the net zero challenge. We integrate sustainability into everything we do, utilising digital innovation to create value. We de-risk projects through collaborative engagement and holistic thinking which builds inclusive wealth for our clients, stakeholders and communities.

Water

We are engaged in every aspect of the water industry, helping clients efficiently and effectively collect, store, move and treat water and wastewater; plan and manage watersheds; harness the energy embedded in the treatment and movement of water and enhance sustainability. We incorporate leading-edge digital transformation to create more resilient and reliable solutions using data analytics to provide powerful insights.