We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in the utilities and water sector to oversee the safe and efficient delivery of major infrastructure projects.
The role will involve managing site operations across a range of clean water and wastewater schemes, including:
- Rising mains
- New water main reinforcements and replacements
- Shaft construction works
- Storm storage schemes
- Minor Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) works
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
- Supervise site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and resources.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, quality, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor programme progress, productivity, and site performance.
- Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
- Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and regular progress reporting.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Site Manager within the utilities/water industry.
- Experience delivering major clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrable experience with rising mains, water main reinforcements and replacements, shaft works, storm storage schemes, and minor M&E installations.
- Strong understanding of civil engineering construction and water industry standards.
- Experience managing subcontractors and site-based teams.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications:
- SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid at Work, and NRSWA Supervisor.
- Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor.
- HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience working under NEC contracts.