Site / Area Manager - Water Utilities & Mains Renewal

Damicor Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional benefits package

Job summary

Damicor Ltd is seeking a Site / Area Manager to lead water utilities and mains renewal projects in North London and the Thames Valley. The role is permanent with a salary up to £64,000 plus an additional benefits package.

Based in London, you will manage site operations, safety, and delivery across multiple fronts within Thames Water frameworks and related clean water infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager, Area Manager or similar supervisory role in utilities or civil engineering.
• Delivery of water infrastructure, clean water networks or mains renewal projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety, quality control and programme management.
• Ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily delivery of water utilities and mains renewal works.
• Oversee site teams, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient work.
• Monitor progress against programme and resolve delivery issues.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials, and resources to maintain productivity.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal project teams.

Skills

Site management

Utilities/civil

Water infrastructure

Safety & quality

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Site / Area Manager - Water Utilities & Mains Renewal

Location: North London

Salary: Up to £64,000 + package

Job Type: Permanent

Sector: Water Utilities / Civil Engineering

The Opportunity

Damicor is working with a leading utilities contractor experiencing significant growth across its Thames Water targeted mains renewal frameworks. Due to an increase in project workload, we are looking to speak with experienced Site Managers and Area Managers to support the delivery of clean water infrastructure and mains renewal projects across South London, North London and the Thames Valley. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business delivering essential water infrastructure projects, with a strong pipeline of work and opportunities to take responsibility for site operations and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of water utilities and mains renewal works.
• Oversee site teams, supervisors and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Monitor project progress against programme, identifying and resolving any issues that may affect delivery.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety legislation, quality standards and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and resources to maintain productivity.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders and internal project teams.
• Maintain accurate site records, reports and relevant project documentation.
• Ensure works are delivered in line with project specifications and client requirements.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

• Previous experience in a Site Manager, Area Manager or similar supervisory management role within utilities or civil engineering.
• Experience delivering water infrastructure, clean water network or mains renewal projects.
• A strong understanding of site safety, quality control and programme management.
• The ability to manage site teams, subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to managing site operations and driving successful project delivery.

Experience working on Thames Water Utilities Limited (TWUL) frameworks, particularly potable water mains rehabilitation or renewal projects, would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £64,000, depending on experience.
• Additional benefits package.
• Permanent employment with an established utilities contractor.
• Opportunities across South London, North London and the Thames Valley.
• Involvement in a growing portfolio of essential water infrastructure projects.