Site Manager (Water)

Site Manager – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Job Summary

Responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed in accordance with client requirements, programme milestones, regulatory standards, and quality expectations.

Lead site operations and coordinate direct labour, subcontractors, suppliers, designers, and client representatives to ensure successful project delivery. Responsible for health and safety, environmental compliance, quality assurance, programme management, resource coordination, and site leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Take overall responsibility for health, safety, and environmental compliance on site.

Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with legislation, company procedures, and client requirements.

Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and daily coordination meetings.

Ensure Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), permits, and safe systems of work are implemented and followed.

Carry out regular site inspections and audits, implementing corrective actions where required.

Promote a proactive safety culture and lead investigations into incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.

Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems, confined space procedures, temporary works requirements, and operational site controls.

Site Operations & Programme Delivery

Manage day-to-day site activities to achieve programme, quality, and productivity targets.

Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and process-related activities.

Plan labour, plant, materials, and subcontractor resources to ensure efficient project delivery.

Monitor progress against programme milestones and implement recovery measures where necessary.

Coordinate site logistics and minimise disruption to operational treatment facilities and surrounding stakeholders.

Support commissioning activities and the successful handover of completed works.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Maintain strong working relationships with client representatives, operational teams, consultants, and supply chain partners.

Provide regular progress updates and communicate programme changes effectively.

Attend site meetings, progress reviews, and coordination meetings.

Ensure client requirements and project specifications are fully understood and implemented.

Support the production of handover documentation, including as-built records, O&M manuals, test certificates, and quality records.

Quality Management

Ensure all works are completed in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and industry standards.

Maintain inspection and test records throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage quality inspections and close out defects in a timely manner.

Promote a right-first-time approach to project delivery.

Ensure all documentation is accurately maintained and completed.

Leadership & Team Management

Lead and motivate site teams to achieve project objectives.

Manage direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely and to the required standard.

Monitor workforce performance, attendance, and productivity.

Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Support the development and mentoring of supervisors and site personnel.

Sustainability & Continuous Improvement

Promote environmentally responsible construction practices.

Minimise waste and encourage efficient use of materials and resources.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.

Ensure environmental controls are maintained throughout project delivery.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

CSCS Manager Card.

First Aid at Work qualification.

Full UK driving licence.

Minimum 5 years' experience managing water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

Experience delivering civil engineering works within live operational environments.

Knowledge of water industry health, safety, and environmental requirements.

Desirable

Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator qualification.

Confined Space Training.

EUSR Water Hygiene Card.

NEBOSH Certificate.

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

Skills & Knowledge

Strong understanding of water and wastewater infrastructure construction.

Experience coordinating civils, MEICA, and commissioning activities.

Knowledge of CDM Regulations and safe systems of work.

Understanding of NEC contracts and project delivery processes.

Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills.

Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and programmes.

Effective problem-solving and decision-making capability.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital project management systems.

Personal Attributes

Strong commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental excellence.

Positive and proactive leadership style.

Able to perform effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Commercially aware with a focus on efficient project delivery.

Team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.

Reliable, professional, and accountable.

Driven to achieve successful project outcomes and continuous improvement