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Posted 08 June, 2026

Site Manager

Kier Group
Northampton, england, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Site Manager!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of transportation? Kier Transportation is on the lookout for a passionate Site Manager to join our dynamic team in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. In this exciting role, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects, from essential maintenance to complex civil engineering schemes across North and West Northamptonshire Councils.

At Kier Transportation, we believe in the importance of seamless transportation links—whether by land, sea, or air. Your contributions will be vital in supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment. Are you ready to play a key role in this mission?

Location & Hours

  • Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire – site-based, 5 days per week
  • Hours: Permanent full-time, 40 hours per week

Salary & Benefits

  • Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per year
  • Annual Car Allowance: £5,900
  • Private Healthcare: Included
  • Additional Benefits: Tailored to your needs

Please note that we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Responsibilities

As a Site Manager, you will take ownership of a wide range of highway works, including:

  • Footpath reconstruction
  • Carriageway resurfacing
  • Surface treatments
  • Drainage improvements
  • Traffic signals and structural repairs

Delivering these schemes on live public highways requires:

  • Strong organization and technical knowledge
  • A proactive approach to leadership

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

  • Promoting a positive health and safety culture in line with Kier procedures
  • Ensuring compliance with Chapter 8 and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
  • Interpreting scheme drawings, specifications, and cost information according to NEC4 contract requirements
  • Monitoring quality to meet inspection and testing plans, scheme designs, and current specifications
  • Managing NEC4 change control processes, including early warnings and compensation events

What We’re Looking For

This opportunity is perfect for an organized and motivated individual with a passion for highways infrastructure. You should have:

  • HNC (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering
  • Proven experience working with NEC contracts
  • NRSWA Supervisor certification
  • 12D Traffic Management and SMSTS qualifications
  • A full UK driving licence (essential for this site-based role)

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover how we can support your career growth and personal well-being!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the unique perspectives of our employees and are committed to continuous improvement in our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!

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