Site Manager

Water Treatment | London | Contract

An established UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to join their AMP8 framework delivery team. You will take a leading role managing a major water treatment upgrade project in London, overseeing the construction of a new Rapid Gravity Treatment Plant and associated works on an operational clean water treatment site.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will hold full accountability for day-to-day site operations, with responsibility spanning safety, programme, commercial and quality. This is a hands-on leadership role managing a site team and supply chain on a technically complex water sector project.

• Day-to-day management of site operations including supervision of the site team and supply chain
• Plan, monitor and control programme, coordinating multiple packages of work concurrently
• Take ownership of costs for your allocated section of works in conjunction with the commercial team
• Capture and manage all changes in scope across operations, commercial, programme and design
• Conduct regular H&S checks and CDM audits; ensure RAMS, Permit to Work and induction systems are in place
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings, building effective working relationships
• Ensure all works are carried out to the latest design information with strict quality control maintained
• Identify temporary works requirements and undertake value engineering solutions
• Report on progress and performance to the Project Manager and assist with cost forecasting and reporting
• Lead and develop direct reports, conducting annual PDRs and monitoring team competency

Essential qualifications & certifications:

• HNC or higher in Civil or Mechanical Engineering
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• EUSR National Water Hygiene
• EUSR 1 & 2
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• First Aid
• Fire Marshal

Skills & experience:

• Proven experience managing multiple or large packages of civil works on live sites
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM 2015 regulations
• Commercially astute with the ability to manage cost, programme and change effectively
• Experience of M&E works on water or utilities projects
• Water industry background — treatment works experience is highly advantageous
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and schedules
• Strong leadership, delegation and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Office 365; CAD familiarity an advantage

You will be joining an established environment and water delivery team working within a major AMP8 framework at a time of significant UK water sector investment. The project offers a technically interesting scope and long-term programme stability.

Interested? Get in touch with your CV and we’ll be in touch promptly to discuss the opportunity in confidence.