Site Manager
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Chester, Cheshire |
| Sector | Power & Utilities |
| Salary | Competitive |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Jack James |
| Job Ref | 19625 |
- Description
Overview
We are seeking a Site Manager to lead delivery of civils and water infrastructure packages within the United Utilities Water framework for a main contractor. The Site Manager will manage on-site construction activities in live operational water assets, ensuring safe, high-quality, on-programme delivery with robust cost control, stakeholder liaison and compliance with CDM, permit-to-work and environmental requirements.
Key Skills
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Site Manager: site delivery, team leadership and subcontractor management
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Water & wastewater civils: reinforced concrete, piling, drainage, temporary works
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HSEQ leadership: RAMS, permit systems, confined-space and high-risk works
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Programme & commercial control: 2-week look-ahead, progress reporting, cost-plan management
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Quality & compliance: ITP support, testing regimes and inspection records
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Plant, lifting & logistics: heavy lifting, Appointed Person awareness, Slinger/Signaller coordination
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Client interface: ambassadorial representation to clients, regulators and the public
Qualifications & Required Tickets
Essential:
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Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or NVQ Site Management qualification
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CSCS (Black Manager) / SMSTS
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Temporary Works Coordinator / Temporary Works Supervisor (TWC/TWS)
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Appointed Person (lifting) awareness/competency
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First Aid at Work certificate
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Confined Space training
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Relevant plant tickets (telehandler, dumper, roller) and Slinger/Signaller
Desirable:
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NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Site Management
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IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S leadership training
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Experience of safety-critical medicals / water hygiene (EUSR)
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Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and Primavera P6
Benefits
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Competitive salary and company pension
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Life assurance and private medical options
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days
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Flexible benefits package and salary-sacrifice options
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Vehicle entitlement (car/allowance/van)
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Leadership & management development, regular appraisals and mentoring
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Employee Assistance Programme and volunteering allowance
Apply now to lead exciting Water sector projects across a major framework as a Site Manager!
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