Operations Site Manager

Avove; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a Site Manager to oversee project delivery and ensure safety compliance. The ideal candidate will lead teams, manage the contract scope, and communicate effectively with clients and subcontractors. In return, the company offers a competitive salary and a variety of flexible benefits. Join a committed team that strives for excellence while creating an inclusive working environment.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Lifestyle benefit options

Financial wellbeing programme

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Experience managing safety and quality in construction projects.
• Strong understanding of project documentation and compliance requirements.
• Ability to lead and motivate diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in project management and safety culture.
• Manage contract scope and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate site activities and liaise with client operational teams.

Skills

Leadership

HSEQ management

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Working here isn’t just a job. You canadvance your careeratAvove, and we’ll reward you with a range of benefits that recognise great work. We provide full training and continuous development to help you reach your potential. We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone can be themselves. Join us and take the next step towards a fulfilling career.

We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

About the role:

Due to continued growth Avove are looking for a site manager to join our Severn Trent Water framework. As a Site Manager, you will lead by example, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality project delivery. You’ll drive a strong HSEQ culture by challenging unsafe behaviours, ensuring corrective actions, and overseeing weekly safety leadership discussions, inspections, and interventions. You will communicate company and industry standards clearly, assign responsibilities effectively, and ensure teams have the right skills, competence, and training. You’ll work closely with Operations and Training teams to identify development needs, support training release, and ensure all key project HSEQ documentation is drafted, implemented, and maintained to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and manage the contract scope for each project.
• Ensure accurate completion of site diaries.
• Maintain appropriate welfare facilities on site.
• Prepare RFQs for required subcontracted activities.
• Hold pre‑start meetings with all subcontractors at least one week before work begins.
• Produce and maintain rolling 4‑week look‑ahead programmes.
• Liaise regularly with client operational teams to coordinate site activities.
• Chair collaborative meetings with clients and subcontractors.
• Review and discuss Avove direct RAMS with Site Supervisors.
• Review and discuss subcontractor RAMS with relevant site and engineering teams.
• Review and approve subcontractor payment applications promptly.
• Lead new‑starter inductions for regional/workstream staff.
• Arrange subcontractor inductions via Site Supervisors.
• Complete two Site Supervisor inspections per week.
• Issue permits as required.
• Review Crane Lift Plans (where AP‑trained).
• Generate, review, and approve non‑crane lift plans.
• Deliver daily briefings to site teams.

What’s it in for you:

We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fitall,so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• A selection of lifestyle benefit options
• Financial wellbeing programme
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.
• We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.
• Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us:

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable engineering solutions and play a critical role in helping to keep the water running, the lights on and people connected.
We are an expert, responsible and agile partner, providing vital services to water and power sectors. We work closely with our clients to help protect and improve their assets, enhance customer experience and protect the natural environment. Everything we do is designed to drive continual improvement and move life forward.

We are proud to work in partnership with leading utility providers, including Severn Trent, United Utilities, Yorkshire Water, Northern PowerGrid, Northumbrian Water Group,Welsh WaterandScottish Power Energy Networks.

We are an equal opportunities employer:

We welcome applications from candidates of all races, genders, disabilities, religions, ages and sexual orientations. We know that having a diverse workforce encourages new perspectives, inspires creativity and creates an engaging workplace and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all colleagues can thrive. When it comes to inclusion, we’re making sure we keep up the progress with our Communities of Practice, who help us do just that.

What next:

We encourage you to apply for this role as soon as you can. We recognise talent waits for no one, so we progress candidates individually through all stages of recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please reach out for an informal discussion.