Civil Site Manager - Water

Carrington West; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor seeks a Site Manager for long-term work in the water sector within the Didcot/Oxford area. You will manage operations on large water mains projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary, a path to permanence, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Long-term pipeline of work

Potential conversion to permanent role

Competitive package

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Strong site management experience in the water sector required.
• Experience with deep excavation and large diameter water mains essential.
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures critical.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations on-site, managing teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Drive performance against project programme and budget.

Skills

Site management

Health and safety compliance

Project management

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

EUSR (Clean Water)

Job description

Site Manager - Water

Location: Didcott/ Oxford area
Employment Type: Long-term contract (with a view to permanent)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + package

Are you an experienced Site Manager looking for long-term, stable work within the water sector?

If you have a background in managing complex civils and utilities packages and are comfortable working on large water mains projects, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Our client, a tier-one contractor working in partnership with a major UK water company, is seeking a Site Manager to join their team. This is a key role on a critical water infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Construction Manager, oversee daily operations on-site
• Manage supervisors, direct labour teams, and subcontractors
• Ensure all works are carried out to the highest health, safety, and quality standards
• Maintain compliance with water industry regulations and client specifications
• Plan and coordinate plant requirements and temporary works
• Drive performance against project programme, budget, and quality KPIs

Candidate Requirements

• Strong site management experience within the water sector
• Deep excavation and large diameter water mains experience essential
• Knowledge of temporary works and related health & safety procedures
• Experience coordinating direct labour and subcontractors
• Comfortable working in a highly regulated and quality-critical environment
• SMSTS, CSCS, and ideally EUSR (Clean Water)

Why Apply?

• Long-term pipeline of work with a leading water framework contractor
• Opportunity to convert to a permanent role
• Competitive package and opportunities for progression

If interested please do send your up to date CV and we will be in touch if successful.

Mario - Carrington West