Site Manager

• Take full accountability for SHEQ performance across allocated projects
• Implement and monitor safety, quality, environmental and wellbeing policies and procedures on site
• Promote a strong safety-first culture with a “right first time” approach to delivery
• Ensure method statements and risk assessments are task-specific, approved, and communicated prior to work commencement
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and SHEQ briefings, ensuring all records are maintained accurately
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives and strive for zero accidents and incidents
• Ensure welfare facilities are appropriate, compliant and maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and performance, including audits and scorecards
• Record near misses, positive interventions and incidents using digital reporting platforms
• Manage supervisors, delivery teams, direct labour and subcontractors on site
• Deliver projects in line with agreed programmes, cost allowances and quality standards
• Identify and actively manage programme and cost risks, implementing mitigation measures where required
• Coordinate suppliers, specialist subcontractors and internal teams to optimise site operations
• Lead and motivate site teams, fostering collaboration and a “one team” culture
• Mentor and develop junior team members, supporting succession planning and performance improvement
• Attend internal and external progress, review and coordination meetings
• Support project planning during both design and delivery stages
• Contribute to detailed construction programmes and site look-ahead schedules
• Actively manage programme changes and provide regular progress commentary to the project leadership team
• Liaise with client operational teams to ensure key performance requirements are met or exceeded
• Participate in project rehearsals and readiness reviews to ensure safe and efficient delivery
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date site records, including daily diaries, labour and plant returns
• Compile and collate handover documentation, including as-built records, test results and certification
• Ensure all safety, quality and environmental documentation is current and site-compliant
• Record and communicate site changes promptly to support commercial management and value recovery
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Construction Phase Plans using digital systems
• Manage projects typically ranging from £200k to £20m in value
• Support procurement planning for plant, materials and specialist subcontractors
• Identify and communicate variations, early warnings and compensation events promptly
• Review project costs regularly with the commercial team to maintain financial control
• Support accurate subcontractor applications and ensure minimal margin impact from variations
• Promote innovative construction methods and materials that reduce carbon and environmental impact
• Support new ways of working, including digital delivery and modern construction techniques
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, wellbeing, quality and environmental performance
• Ensure compliance with internal project management systems and assurance processes
• Support BIM and digital delivery requirements, raising design or coordination issues as required
• Manage non-conformances and rework through formal assurance processes, ensuring timely close-out
• Ensure consistent implementation of current and new processes, systems and digital platforms

• Experience within the water or utilities sector
• SMSTS and relevant CSCS card
• Degree, HND or NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent experience)
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ legislation and water industry standards
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Ability to manage budgets and construction programmes

• First Aid at Work, Environmental Awareness, Confined Space, COSHH, LOLER, Fire Marshal training
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness
• Experience delivering complex M&E and civil engineering projects

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