Site Manager - Civil Engineering


Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Salary:	£55,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gatwick, RH6 0NP
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Site Manager - Buildings & Civils

Location: Gatwick Airport

Salary: Up to £65,000 + Package

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced

Site Manager to join a leading construction contractor delivering a range of building and civil engineering projects across established frameworks at Gatwick Airport.

This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile Site Manager with a broad construction background, ideally covering

civil engineering, building works and mechanical & electrical (M&E) installations. The successful candidate will play a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of a varied portfolio of works within a busy, operational airport environment.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring projects are delivered safely, to programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing site activities across a variety of building, civils and associated M&E projects.

Coordinating subcontractors, direct labour, suppliers and site resources.

Ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with health and safety legislation, company procedures and airport requirements.

Monitoring project progress, quality and programme, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.

Liaising with project managers, engineers, clients and other stakeholders.

Ensuring RAMS, permits, inspections and site documentation are maintained to the required standard.

Managing site inductions, toolbox talks and daily briefings.

Maintaining high standards of workmanship, housekeeping and site safety within a live airport environment.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will have:

Proven experience as a Site Manager within the construction or civil engineering sector.

A varied project background covering

civils, building works and ideally M&E installations.

Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades on site.

A strong understanding of health and safety, quality assurance and programme management.

The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver works in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Relevant site management qualifications, including SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.

Experience working within an airport, infrastructure or other live operational environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Salary of up to

£65,000, depending on experience.

Attractive additional benefits package.

The opportunity to work on varied buildings and civil engineering frameworks at a major UK airport.

Long-term project opportunities within a busy and established construction environment.

A varied role offering exposure to multiple disciplines and project types.

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If you are a Site Manager with a broad construction background and experience across civils, building works and ideally M&E, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.

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