Site Manager

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.