Job Description

Civil Site Manager — Water Treatment | Kent | Contract

Rate: £400–£450 per day | Location: Kent | Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a civil engineering contractor delivering water treatment infrastructure works across Kent and the wider South East. Due to ongoing capital programme activity, they are seeking an experienced Civil Site Manager to join on a contract basis, with an immediate or near-term start available.

The Role

You will take day-to-day ownership of site operations on a water treatment project, managing works from mobilisation through to handover. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery to programme, budget, quality, and safety standards, working closely with the project management team and client representatives.

Key Responsibilities

Managing all on-site civil engineering activities within a live water treatment environment, including reinforced concrete, pipework, drainage, and associated civil infrastructure works

Supervising and coordinating directly employed operatives, subcontractors, and specialist trades

Chairing and attending site progress meetings; reporting against programme milestones

Implementing and enforcing site safety procedures in line with CDM 2015 regulations, including management of live operational areas

Producing and reviewing RAMS, Permits to Work, and site documentation

Managing material procurement and plant resources in coordination with the commercial team

Ensuring quality standards are maintained with accurate records for ITP and snagging processes

Liaising with clients, engineers, water company representatives, and statutory authorities as required

Requirements

Proven track record as a Civil Site Manager on water treatment, water infrastructure, or similar regulated environment projects

Experience working on or around live operational water treatment assets — essential

NEC contract experience desirable

SMSTS — essential

CSCS Black Card (Manager) — essential

EUSR Water Hygiene — desirable

First Aid at Work — desirable

Strong understanding of CDM 2015 obligations

Experience managing subcontractors and directly employed operatives

Commercially aware with ability to flag programme and cost risks early

Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

£400–£450 per day, negotiable based on experience

Contract role with potential for extension subject to project pipeline

Work with an established contractor delivering water sector capital programmes in the region