Site Manager

Mwh Treatment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead and coordinate operations across multiple Anglian Water sites. You will drive safety, quality and programme adherence while managing resources, subcontractors and cost controls.

Reporting to the Programme Manager, you will ensure STO handover readiness and effective collaboration with the Delivery Assurance team to meet milestones and budgets.

Qualifications

• Qualified civil/construction engineer or equivalent with site delivery experience.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary site teams on complex projects.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and environmental management on site.

Responsibilities

• Lead site activities aligned with the construction programme.
• Coordinate subcontractors, resources and materials on site.
• Ensure safe, efficient delivery and high-quality standards.
• Monitor budgets and approve site expenditure in line with governance.
• Review RAMS and manage plant and materials for performance.
• Support project handover to safe-to-operate standards.
• Collaborate with project delivery for reporting and risk management.
• Promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Budget control

Subcontractor coordination

Quality assurance

Health & safety

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Construction Engineering

Tools

CCMS

Microsoft Excel

Primavera P6

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Construction team with Site Managers, based at various different sites in the Anglian Water region.

You will report directly to the Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager and your role will cover leading and directing the site team to coordinate the safe management of all operational activities on all projects ensuring HSQE, programme and budget requirements are met.

As a Site Manager, you will lead site-based delivery activities on complex infrastructure projects, ensuring construction works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Working closely with the Construction Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage resources, and oversee day-to-day operations to meet project milestones.

• Manage and coordinate site activities in line with the construction programme, including subcontractor performance, resources, and materials.

• Lead by example in ensuring all safety, quality, and environmental management systems are adhered to and embedded on site.

• Support project handover and ensure all works are completed to a safe-to-operate (STO) standard at DM4.

• Maintain site compliance with assurance requirements (CSIR, CEIR, CQIR), working alongside the Delivery Assurance Manager.

• Monitor and manage budgets in coordination with the Cost Manager; approve site expenditure, timesheets, and GRNs in line with governance.

• Review and approve subcontractor RAMS, manage site requisitions, and ensure plant and materials are utilised efficiently.

• Take ownership of the rework list, ensuring timely resolution and submission for construction assurance.

• Collaborate with the Project Delivery Team to support programme, cost and quality reporting, and risk management.

• Support change management processes and accurate use of CCMS for cost control and purchasing.

• Liaise with Anglian Water operations staff to ensure seamless asset transition and operational readiness.

• Lead and motivate the site team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.