Civil Site Manager - Water

Carrington West; Malton; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Civil Site Manager to oversee a flagship water infrastructure project. You will be responsible for day-to-day management, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and leading site teams. Essential qualifications include proven experience in site management, deep excavation, and strong HSEQ knowledge. This position offers long-term continuity on a major project with a competitive day rate.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Supportive site team

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on water or heavy civils projects.
• Strong track record managing direct and subcontract labour on active sites.
• Excellent knowledge of HSEQ and CDM.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site delivery, ensuring compliance with water industry regulations.
• Implement HSEQ standards and monitor site documentation.
• Oversee materials procurement and logistics on site.

Skills

Site Management

HSEQ Compliance

Deep Excavation

Stakeholder Communication

Tools

Site Documentation

RAMS

Job description

Civil Site Manager - Water

Project: Service Reservoir - Yorkshire Water framework
Location: Yorkshire, site based
Engagement: Long term contract
Start: January 2026

Are you looking for long term, stable work on a flagship water infrastructure project? Our client, is seeking an experienced Civil Site Manager to deliver a new service reservoir within the Yorkshire Water programme.

The role

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will take day to day responsibility for safe and efficient site delivery, including:

• Leading supervisors, foremen, direct labour and subcontractors to deliver programme and quality targets
• Implementing and monitoring HSEQ standards, permits and site documentation, RAMS, daily briefings and audits
• Managing temporary works coordination, deep excavations and all associated civil works
• Overseeing materials and plant procurement, call offs, logistics and stock control
• Driving progress against programme, short interval planning and lookaheads, updating records and reporting
• Ensuring compliance with water industry regulations, Yorkshire Water standards and CDM requirements
• Managing stakeholder interfaces, coordination with designers and client representatives, and maintaining clear site communications
• Maintaining accurate records, diaries, ITPs, NCRs and as builds

What you will need

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Manager on water or heavy civils projects
• Deep excavation experience
• SMSTS
• Water Hygiene
• Strong plant ordering and materials control
• Track record managing direct and subcontract labour on active sites
• Excellent HSEQ focus and knowledge of CDM

Desirable

• Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator
• Confined spaces
• RSWA
• First Aid
• Experience on Yorkshire Water or other UK water company frameworks

What is on offer

• Long term continuity on a major reservoir scheme within the Yorkshire Water programme
• Competitive day rate
• Supportive site team and clear progression opportunities across wider works

How to apply

Please send your up to date CV. Short-listed candidates will be contacted to discuss the project, rates and start dates.

Mario

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