Job Description

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

What’s on Offer

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