Civil Site Manager - Water

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

Job summary

A leading infrastructure firm seeks an experienced Civil Site Manager for a long-term role on a flagship reservoir project in Yorkshire. Responsibilities include leading site teams, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and managing all facets of the project. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in heavy civil works and a strong focus on health and safety protocols. Competitive day rates and opportunities for progression throughout the Yorkshire Water programme are offered.

Benefits

Long term continuity on the project

Competitive day rate

Supportive site team

Qualifications

• Proven experience on water or heavy civils projects is essential.
• Deep excavation experience is a must.
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ standards and CDM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead supervisors, foremen, and subcontractors to meet project targets.
• Monitor HSEQ standards and ensure compliance on site.
• Manage materials procurement and logistics for the project.

Skills

Proven experience as Site Manager on water or heavy civils projects

Deep excavation experience

Strong plant ordering and materials control

Excellent HSEQ focus and knowledge of CDM

Education

SMSTS certification

Water Hygiene certification

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

• 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 builts

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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