Site Manager - Utilities Water

Site Manager - Water Utilities
Yorkshire, Severn Trent and Northumbria

We are working with a well-established contractor operating across the water and utilities sector, delivering civils, infrastructure and multi-discipline schemes throughout the UK.
Due to continued growth and new framework awards, they are now seeking an experienced Site Manager with a civils and utilities bias to oversee the delivery of projects involving clean and waste water infrastructure, rising mains, chambers, valve installations and associated groundworks.
This position would suit a proven Site Manager with a background in civil engineering who has experience managing utilities or water infrastructure projects.
As the Civils & Utilities Site Manager, you will take full responsibility for day-to-day site operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of works in line with project specifications and client requirements.
You'll oversee teams of direct labour and subcontractors, manage resources and site logistics, and ensure compliance with all HSEQ and CDM standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations across civil engineering and utilities projects, including pipeline installations, chambers, manholes, ducting and reinstatement.
• Oversee planning and sequencing of works, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and specification.
• Supervise subcontractors and direct operatives, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality performance.
• Implement and maintain high standards of health and safety, environmental compliance and quality assurance.
• Review and authorise risk assessments, method statements and permits to work.
• Coordinate materials, plant and labour to meet project targets and mitigate delays.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients to resolve technical or operational issues on site.
• Ensure accurate record keeping, daily reporting and progress updates to senior management.
• Promote a proactive and positive safety culture across all site activities.

The Role

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering, utilities or water infrastructure projects.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• CSCS Gold or Black Card (essential).
• First Aid at Work (preferred).
• Strong understanding of civils construction methods, utilities coordination and reinstatement processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, resources and subcontractor performance.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site.

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