Site Manager Water Infrastructure

The Company An established Civil Engineering contractor has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to oversee a utilities and drainage project commencing towards the end of November. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a minimum six-month contract, with work continuing up to Christmas before recommencing in the New Year through to approximately May 2027. The Role We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Site Manager with a strong background in civil engineering, utilities and drainage works. You'll be the Number One Site Manager, taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of the project, overseeing two gangs of pipelayers working across separate sections of the site. You'll have the support of a visiting Project Manager, with all initial programming and associated paperwork prepared ahead of the project commencing, allowing you to concentrate on managing site operations and delivering the works safely and efficiently. Take full responsibility for
day-to-day site operations Manage and coordinate gangs of pipelayers Oversee drainage installations, trenching and associated civil engineering works Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme Maintain daily site records and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements Liaise with the visiting Project Manager and provide regular progress updates What We're Looking For Ideally, you will have previous experience managing water infrastructure or drainage projects. However, we will also consider experienced Site Managers from a general civil engineering background, preferably with some drainage experience. Strong background in managing pipelaying gangs and associated groundworks. Valid SMSTS Valid CSCS Card Valid First Aid at Work Valid Temporary Works Supervisor Strong understanding of site safety and quality control Confident, organised and capable of running a site independently Apply & Rewards For your