At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and supervise teams on exciting civil engineering projects while ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join Danaher & Walsh, a trusted name in civil engineering with over 50 years of experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, health plans, pensions, flexible working, and ongoing training.
- Other info: We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in infrastructure while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant civil engineering qualification and proven site management experience required.
Location: Lincolnshire
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026
About us: Danaher & Walsh is a well-established civil engineering contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Based in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, our team of 100+ people works across public realm, pipeline rehabilitation, highways and bridgeworks. We take real pride in how we look after our people, and this role is central to that.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and supervise operational teams and subcontractors delivering Water Recycling maintenance activities and small works, in line with performance standards and SHEQ requirements.
- Drive site productivity, workmanship and safety culture, coordinating resources and monitoring performance against time, cost and quality targets.
- Coordinate site activities including plant, materials, traffic management and subcontract work, keeping close control of costs and hired-in resources.
- Ensure the optimum method of construction is used and meets all required standards.
- Support delivery of local budgets and business priorities, highlighting risk and variance to finance plans.
- Lead by example on Health, Safety and Quality standards across all sites.
- Ensure full compliance with H&S, CDM regulations, RAMS and near-miss reporting, supporting a zero-accident culture.
- Promote wellbeing and continuous improvement in H&S practices across all sites.
About you:
- Relevant civil engineering/construction qualification (e.g. HNC, HND or degree).
- Valid CSCS card appropriate to role (Manager/Black or Gold card).
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
- Proven experience managing civil engineering, utilities or water industry sites.
- Experience within a water/wastewater or Water Recycling environment is an advantage.
- Strong health & safety leadership and risk management.
- Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management skills.
- Clear, confident communicator, written and verbal.
- A collaborative, 'one team' mindset - resilient and adaptable under pressure.
What we offer:
- Generous holiday allowance (increasing in line with service).
- Health cash plan.
- Pension.
- Flexible working.
- Ongoing training and development.
Equal Opportunities: Inclusion is for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.
To join us in this exciting time of growth, if you have the passion and drive to continue or launch your career with us, please apply today!
Site Manager - Civil Engineering in London employer: Danaher & Walsh
Danaher & Walsh is an exceptional employer located in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, offering a supportive and friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. With over 50 years of experience in civil engineering, we prioritise employee well-being and provide opportunities for professional growth, ensuring you have the autonomy to make a real impact in your role. Join our dedicated team and enjoy the benefits of working in a collaborative atmosphere with direct access to senior leadership and expert support.
