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

• Site Manager: site delivery, team leadership and subcontractor management

• Water & wastewater civils: reinforced concrete, piling, drainage, temporary works

• HSEQ leadership: RAMS, permit systems, confined-space and high-risk works

• Programme & commercial control: 2-week look-ahead, progress reporting, cost-plan management

• Quality & compliance: ITP support, testing regimes and inspection records

• Plant, lifting & logistics: heavy lifting, Appointed Person awareness, Slinger/Signaller coordination

• Client interface: ambassadorial representation to clients, regulators and the public

Qualifications & Required Tickets

Essential:

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent, or NVQ Site Management qualification

• CSCS (Black Manager) / SMSTS

• Temporary Works Coordinator / Temporary Works Supervisor (TWC/TWS)

• Appointed Person (lifting) awareness/competency

• First Aid at Work certificate

• Confined Space training

• Relevant plant tickets (telehandler, dumper, roller) and Slinger/Signaller

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 6/7 in Construction Site Management

• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S leadership training

• Experience of safety-critical medicals / water hygiene (EUSR)

• Knowledge of NEC/JCT contracts and Primavera P6

Benefits

• Competitive salary and company pension

• Life assurance and private medical options

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days

• Flexible benefits package and salary-sacrifice options

• Vehicle entitlement (car/allowance/van)

• Leadership & management development, regular appraisals and mentoring

• Employee Assistance Programme and volunteering allowance

Apply now to lead exciting Water sector projects across a major framework as a Site Manager!