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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