Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Site Manager - Transportation Infrastructure to take day-to-day responsibility for delivering transportation infrastructure projects across Bristol. You will oversee site operations, drive programme performance, and ensure the highest standards of health & safety, quality, and efficiency across highways and associated works.Key ResponsibilitiesManage daily site operations, including supervision of Foremen, Engineers, plant, and labourCoordinate delivery of transportation infrastructure works, including highways, roads, drainage, and associated utilitiesEnsure all risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), briefings, and toolbox talks are carried out effectivelyDrive programme delivery by planning and coordinating resources, plant, and materials to meet key milestonesMaintain strong working relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, representing the business professionally on siteEnsure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, particularly within live or public-facing environmentsManage subcontractors, ensuring performance aligns with programme, safety, and quality expectationsMonitor site progress and maintain accurate records, reports, and site documentationIdentify and mitigate risks, delays, and logistical challenges associated with transportation and traffic-sensitive projectsComplete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 monthsRequirements278 Works Experience a MUSTCITB SMSTS (5-Day)First Aid at Work certificationProven experience as a Site Manager within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projectsStrong knowledge of highways works, drainage, traffic management, and public realm deliveryExcellent leadership, communication, and organisational skillsExperience working in live environments with traffic and public interface considerationsReliable, proactive, and solution-focused approachRight to work in the UKDesirableCSCS Black Manager CardNRSWA (Street Works) qualificationExperience managing multiple sites or phased highway/infrastructure projectsWhat We OfferCompetitive rates with weekly payOngoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projectsOpportunities for progression into senior site or project management rolesAccess to further training, certifications, and tickets relevant to highways and infrastructure worksHow to ApplySend your CV and relevant certifications to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084, quoting Site Manager – Bristol. AUD Bristol BS1 4

Site Manager - Transportation Infrastructure

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager - Transportation Infrastructure to take day-to-day responsibility for delivering transportation infrastructure projects across Bristol. You will oversee site operations, drive programme performance, and ensure the highest standards of health & safety, quality, and efficiency across highways and associated works.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage daily site operations, including supervision of Foremen, Engineers, plant, and labour
  • Coordinate delivery of transportation infrastructure works, including highways, roads, drainage, and associated utilities
  • Ensure all risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), briefings, and toolbox talks are carried out effectively
  • Drive programme delivery by planning and coordinating resources, plant, and materials to meet key milestones
  • Maintain strong working relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders, representing the business professionally on site
  • Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, particularly within live or public-facing environments
  • Manage subcontractors, ensuring performance aligns with programme, safety, and quality expectations
  • Monitor site progress and maintain accurate records, reports, and site documentation
  • Identify and mitigate risks, delays, and logistical challenges associated with transportation and traffic-sensitive projects
  • Complete company IT systems induction and training within the first 1–3 months

Requirements

  • 278 Works Experience a MUST
  • CITB SMSTS (5-Day)
  • First Aid at Work certification
  • Proven experience as a Site Manager within transportation infrastructure, highways, or civil engineering projects
  • Strong knowledge of highways works, drainage, traffic management, and public realm delivery
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
  • Experience working in live environments with traffic and public interface considerations
  • Reliable, proactive, and solution-focused approach
  • Right to work in the UK

Desirable

  • CSCS Black Manager Card
  • NRSWA (Street Works) qualification
  • Experience managing multiple sites or phased highway/infrastructure projects

What We Offer

  • Competitive rates with weekly pay
  • Ongoing pipeline of transportation infrastructure and highways projects
  • Opportunities for progression into senior site or project management roles
  • Access to further training, certifications, and tickets relevant to highways and infrastructure works

How to Apply

Send your CV and relevant certifications to recruitment@coinford.co.uk or call 01342 840084, quoting Site Manager – Bristol.

  • Posted Date 23 Apr 2026
  • Location Bristol
    England / United Kingdom
  • Industry Construction
  • Job Type
  • Salary Not provided