Role Purpose
Manage all on‑site construction, installation and commissioning activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Site Manager ensures safe, compliant and efficient site operations while delivering projects to the required quality, programme and budget.
Key Responsibilities
- Site Management & Leadership: Lead daily site operations for construction, mechanical, electrical and ICA installation works. Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery. Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and site coordination meetings. Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company and client standards.
- Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ): Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, site safety plans, RAMS and permit‑to‑work systems. Carry out site inspections, safety audits and incident/near‑miss reporting. Implement environmental controls (pollution prevention, drainage, waste handling). Ensure quality meets specifications, drawings and regulatory standards.
- Construction & Installation Oversight: Supervise civil, mechanical, electrical and ICA works at treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations and process upgrades. Ensure construction follows approved designs, drawings and schedules. Coordinate site surveys, temporary works, lifting operations and commissioning activities. Manage material deliveries, plant usage, logistics and site readiness.
- Programme, Cost & Progress Management: Track and report progress against programme milestones and adjust plans. Monitor productivity and resource utilisation. Assist with cost control, variations, procurement needs and forecasting. Ensure timely completion of project documentation, daily reports and site records.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the main site contact for clients, project managers, consultants and regulatory bodies. Communicate site issues, risks and progress updates clearly. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support community and environmental liaison where work affects public areas.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Significant experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor in water, wastewater, utilities or civil engineering.
- Strong understanding of water industry construction activities (treatment process equipment, pipework installation, pumping systems, MEICA integration).
- Proven experience managing subcontractors and multi‑disciplinary teams.
- Good knowledge of H&S regulations, CDM 2015 and quality control.
- Proficiency in reading drawings, schedules, RAMS and technical documentation.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Qualifications
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
- CSCS Gold/Black Card.
- IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate.
- EUSR/SHEA Water card.
- Confined Space training.
- Experience with NEC contract environments.
- Background in MEICA or civil engineering.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational and planning ability.
- Ability to identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Decisive problem‑solving skills.
- Good IT skills (MS Project, site management software, reporting tools).
- Resilient, calm under pressure and adaptable to changing site conditions.
Working Conditions
Primarily site‑based at water or wastewater treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations. Work may involve outdoor environments, confined spaces, operational plant areas and varied weather conditions. Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required. PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are mandatory.
Salary and Benefits
- Car or van allowance.
- Medicash plan.
- Life insurance.
- Company pension.
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability or age.
