M&E Site Manager - Water

OCU; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group, a leading utility engineering contractor, seeks an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager to lead infrastructure projects in the water and wastewater sector. This role involves overseeing project planning, managing construction teams, and ensuring projects meet safety standards. Join a supportive and empowering environment that promotes personal development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in M&E project/site management, preferably in the water sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and regulations.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage M&E construction projects from start to finish.
• Supervise site operations ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Technical Knowledge

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

BIM software

Project Management Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

M&E Site Manager

About the Role

Due to continued sustainable growth, OCU Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Site Manager to join our team in South Wales.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of infrastructure projects within the water and wastewater sector, working with major UK water companies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and manage M&E construction projects from start to finish
• Supervise site operations ensuring quality and safety standards
• Enforce health & safety standards (NEBOSH/IOSH preferred)
• Coordinate teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Manage budgets and timelines effectively
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders clearly
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and team leadership

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in M&E project/site management, preferably in the water sector
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, project management tools, and BIM software (preferred)
• Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Why Join OCU?

OCU leads in infrastructure engineering across utilities, digital, and energy markets, delivering complex client requirements safely and efficiently. Our capabilities and operational capacity, combined with cutting-edge technology, position us as market leaders.

We work with leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital clients, seeking top talent to grow our team.