Site Manager in Cumbria
Posted by Matchtech
£475 – £550 a day
Cumbria · Contract
Our client is seeking an experienced Site Manager to support major AMP8 wastewater and civil engineering schemes within the water infrastructure sector. This contract opportunity involves fully site-based work across Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness and Cumberland, including shaft, tunnelling, drainage, fibre-reinforced concrete and temporary works projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing the safe and efficient delivery of water, wastewater and civil engineering projects
- Overseeing site activities associated with shafts, tunnels, drainage, FRC works and temporary works
- Co-ordinating subcontractors, site teams, suppliers and other project stakeholders
- Monitoring progress, quality, health and safety and environmental compliance
- Reviewing construction programmes and ensuring works are delivered to agreed standards
- Maintaining accurate site records, reports and project documentation
- Identifying and resolving site issues, risks and technical challenges
- Working collaboratively with the project management and engineering teams
Job Requirements:
- Experience in site management within civil engineering, water or wastewater infrastructure
- Strong understanding of AMP8 projects and major water infrastructure schemes
- Knowledge of shaft construction, tunnelling, drainage, FRC and temporary works
- Strong understanding of construction health and safety requirements
- Ability to manage site teams and subcontractors effectively
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- Relevant site management qualifications, such as SMSTS, together with appropriate site safety certification
- Willingness to work fully site based across locations in Greater Manchester, Cumbria and the Barrow-in-Furness area
Contract Details:
- Contract Site Manager opportunity within the water and civil engineering sector
- Projects located across Rochdale, Bolton, Bury, Cumbria, Barrow-in-Furness and Cumberland
- Fully site-based assignments, with opportunities focused within reasonable travelling distance of Barrow and Cumbria
- Potential opportunities available for suitably experienced Site Agents
If you are an experienced Site Manager with a civil engineering background and would like to contribute to major AMP8 water infrastructure projects, apply now to be considered for this opportunity.
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