Civil Site Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead day-to-day site operations on a major water treatment upgrade in London within an AMP8 framework. You will oversee safety, programme, commercial and quality, directing a site team and supply chain on a technically complex project. You will work with clients and stakeholders to align on design information, scope changes, and progress reporting. This position offers hands-on leadership in a high-impact water infrastructure delivery programme and opportunities to shape site execution and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and supervise the site team and supply chain
• Plan, monitor and control the programme across multiple work packages
• Own costs for allocated section in collaboration with commercial team
• Capture and manage scope changes across operations, commercial, programme and design
• Conduct regular H&S checks and CDM audits; ensure RAMS, Permit to Work and inductions
• Attend client and stakeholder meetings and build effective relationships
• Ensure works follow the latest design information with strict quality control
• Identify temporary works and implement value engineering solutions
• Report progress and performance to Project Manager and assist with cost forecasting
• Lead and develop direct reports; conduct annual PDRs and monitor competency

Key requirements

• 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
• Proven experience managing multiple or large packages of civil works on live sites
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM 2015 regulations
• Commercial awareness with cost, programme and change management
• Experience of M&E works on water or utilities projects
• Water industry background with treatment works experience 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

• leadership
• communication
• problem-solving
• NEC contracts
• CDM 2015
• M&E works on water/utilities

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