Site Manager in Birmingham

Veolia Group is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specialising in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia Group designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonisation, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation.

Ready to make a real difference – not just in your career, but for the planet? As water technologies experts, we don’t just offer jobs – we build careers with purpose. We’re on a mission of Ecological Transformation, and we’re looking for a dedicated Site Manager to help us lead the charge. The Site Agent is the on-site leader responsible for the execution of MEICA-focused water industry projects. In this pivotal role, you act as the day-to-day business owner on-site, working in close partnership with the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery.

You will lead on-site delivery through three core pillars:

• Project Management (budget, schedule, and client relations)
• Health & Safety Management (CDM compliance and safety culture)
• Quality Management (installation standards and installation sign-off)

Onsite Project Management

• Liaise directly with the client to provide regular updates, address concerns, and ensure project alignment on MEICA-specific requirements.
• Manage the site programme to ensure all milestones are met and potential delays are proactively mitigated.
• Control site costs and project budgets by monitoring expenditure, optimising resource allocation, and managing variations.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and internal labour to maintain productivity across mechanical, electrical, and ICA workstreams.
• Manage the procurement of onsite materials and equipment in line with project timelines.

Onsite Health & Safety Management

• Oversee all onsite health and safety protocols to maintain a zero-incident environment.
• Act as the site representative for CDM regulations, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring risk assessments and method statements are strictly adhered to, particularly concerning electrical and mechanical hazards.

Onsite Quality Management

• Monitor installation progress to ensure strict adherence to technical specifications, drawings, and industry best practices for MEICA works.
• Conduct thorough, systematic inspections of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation installations as work progresses.
• Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) on-site, including detailed installation records, test results, and ITP (Inspection and Test Plan) documentation.
• Verify that all installations are complete, tested, and compliant, providing the final formal sign-off to release the site to the commissioning team.
• Proactively identify defects or non-conformances, ensuring they are rectified prior to handover.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Agent or project management role within the construction industry, specifically within MEICA water projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, health and safety legislation (specifically CDM 2015), and WIMES.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective client and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, or equivalent engineering qualification).

What you will bring to the role…

• Strong communication skills
• Build strong working relationships
• Results-oriented with a 'can do' attitude

Essential:

• IOSH qualification or relevant H&S qualification is essential
• SMSTS Qualified
• First Aid (3 day at Work) Qualified
• Experience of site management in a relevant industry is essential

Desirable:

• Google Suite

What we can offer you…

• Enjoy a generous 25 days of holiday plus all Bank Holidays – and yes, your birthday is on us!
• Private Healthcare through BUPA with the option to extend coverage to your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity/Primary Care: 13 weeks full pay from Day 1
• Enhanced Paternity/Secondary Care: 2 weeks full pay from Day 1
• Adoption Leave: 13 weeks full pay for Parental Care and 2 weeks full pay for Co-parental Care – both from your very first day!
• Give back to your community with one paid volunteering day every year.
• We invest in your tomorrow with a leading competitive pension contribution.
• Industry-Leading Life Insurance: 10x your salary paid to your loved ones.
• Income Protection: Should the unexpected happen, we've got you covered for up to 5 years at 60% of your salary.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.