Site Manager - Civil Engineering - Port/Dock

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£130,000–£136,500 a year

Felixstowe

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

On-site

Work setup

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In brief

This contract role involves overseeing site activities for a significant port infrastructure upgrade project. The work focuses on coordinating subcontractors, managing logistics, and ensuring all engineering tasks meet safety and quality standards within a live operational dock environment.

Best for

Experienced Site Managers with a background in marine or heavy civil engineering projects.

Non-negotiable

Proven experience delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects required.

Worth knowing

This is a contract role paid at a daily rate via CIS.

What you need

Required

  • Civil engineering

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Infrastructure project delivery

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Subcontractor management

    Clearly required in the listing

  • RAMS implementation

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Communication

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Organisation

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Leadership

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Health and safety compliance

    Strongly implied by the listing

Preferred

  • Marine civils experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Port infrastructure experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Quay structures experience

    Clearly required in the listing

  • Heavy civils experience

    Clearly required in the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage site operations

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Coordinate project delivery

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Manage site logistics

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Ensure compliance and quality

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Monitor project progress

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Full job description (from employer)⌄

Site Manager - Major Port Infrastructure Project Site Manager - Major Port Infrastructure Project £500-£525 per day CIS Contract | Major UK Port Infrastructure Project We are currently seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major marine and port infrastructure project, delivering a significant programme of works to upgrade and extend the operational life of an existing Berth This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in marine civils, heavy civil engineering, ports, infrastructure or complex works within live operational environments. The Project The project involves a range of technically challenging works, including: Strengthening the existing rear crane beam. Replacement of front and rear quay crane rails to facilitate the introduction of larger cranes. Replacement of front crane beam stow pin sockets. Diversion, protection and reinstatement of existing utilities and drainage. Excavation, backfilling and reinstatement of pavements. Replacement of end-of-life fender systems, including the supply and installation of 10 fenders plus 5 spares, complete with panels, chains, ladders and associated fixings. Design and installation of specialist crane rail fixing systems, including coordination of specialist subcontractors. The works will be undertaken within a live operational port environment, requiring excellent planning, communication and coordination around existing infrastructure, services and ongoing crane operations. The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of works on site, working closely with the Project Manager, engineering team, client and specialist subcontractors. You will be responsible for: Managing day-to-day site operations and coordinating site activities. Ensuring works are delivered safely, to programme and to the required quality standards. Coordinating multiple trades, subcontractors and specialist suppliers. Working closely with the client and wider project team within a live operational environment. Managing site logistics, permits, sequencing and interfaces with existing infrastructure. Ensuring RAMS, inspections and quality requirements are implemented effectively. Monitoring progress and identifying potential programme or delivery issues. Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance. About You We are looking for a Site Manager with proven experience delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects. Experience within marine, ports, quay structures, heavy civils or other live operational environments would be highly advantageous. You should be confident managing subcontractors, coordinating complex site activities and working around existing services and operational infrastructure. Strong communication, organisation and leadership skills are essential, along with a proactive approach to health, safety, quality and programme delivery. What's on Offer £500-£525 per day CIS This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major UK infrastructure project and play a key role in delivering an important upgrade to the country's port infrastructure network. If you're an experienced Site Manager looking for your next major infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you

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