Site Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities for HDD projects from mobilisation to completion
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, plant, and materials
• Plan, supervise, and execute HDD activities including pilot bore, reaming, and pipe pullback
• Interpret bore plans, utility drawings, and geotechnical data
• Oversee drilling rig setup, tooling selection, and alignment
• Monitor drilling parameters such as torque, pressure, and fluid returns
• Manage drilling fluid systems, recycling, and disposal
• Enforce strict adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures
• Prepare and implement RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements)
• Liaise with clients, engineers, local authorities, and stakeholders
• Maintain accurate site records, daily reports, and progress updates
• Supervise and lead HDD crews, foremen, and subcontractors

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager with Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) expertise
• Ability to manage trenchless utility installation projects
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and industry safety standards
• Experience interpreting geotechnical data and utility drawings
• Ability to travel to multiple locations and attend the office in Retford

About the Company

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.