Site Manager

Bechtel Oil, Gas & Chemicals Incorporated; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Site Manager based in Capenhurst, UK. The successful candidate will oversee the safe and efficient delivery of Enabling Works at a nuclear facility. Responsibilities include managing site operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining quality standards, and monitoring contractor performance. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and significant site management experience. The role requires full-time in-person attendance with potential for part-time telework.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Robust benefits package

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of relevant work experience, or 12-14 years of experience.
• Experience in NEC form of Contract.
• Nuclear or energy sector experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day site operations and compliance.
• Promote a positive safety culture on site.
• Ensure quality standards through inspections.
• Monitor costs and contractor performance.

Skills

Knowledge of site management

Health and Safety compliance

Quality Assurance skills

Commercial control

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS Certification

SMSTS Certification

First Aid at Work (desirable)

Job description

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers’ objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

The Project is the expansion of an existing process facility located on a Nuclear site in Capenhurst, Cheshire (UK). The facility is being expanded in response to changing market dynamics and will provide a major component of UK’s energy security strategy.

The Project scope includes overseeing the delivery of FEED, co‑ordinating the delivery of design deliverables to facilitate construction contract award and the implementation of enabling works. Subject to successful completion of FEED, there is the potential for a follow‑on EPCM contract to be awarded for the main works contract.

The role will primarily be based at the project site (Capenhurst), however travel to the project office (Warrington) may also be required. The role will require full‑time in‑person attendance on project premises upon the commencement of enabling works site activity.

Candidates will have or must be able to obtain an SC security clearance.

Job Summary:

The Site Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of the Enabling Works package. The role oversees day‑to‑day site operations, ensures compliance with design specifications and contractual obligations, and supervises the work package contractor to deliver projects on programme and within budget. This position reports to the Construction Manager.

"This position is designated as part‑time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in‑person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in‑person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership."

Major Responsibilities:

The candidate will be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience in relation to:

Site Management

• Coordinates all site meetings with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure that the site remains compliant with the CDM Regulations, company policies, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain the site diary.
• Facilitating the development and execution of approved Constructability ideas and plans.
• Supports, coordinates and reports field activities of construction contracts.
• Reviews construction methods, schedules, labour, materials and equipment requirements.
• Manages the coordination of construction operations impact on external interfaces to ensure they coincide with the overall established schedule.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Promote and enforce a positive safety culture on site.
• Undertake site inspections, toolbox talks, and ensure RAMS are fully implemented.
• Implement environmental controls in‑line with the CEMP.
• Ensuring a zero accident philosophy is implemented and adhered to by contractors, site personnel and visitors.

Quality Assurance

• Maintain high‑quality standards through effective site inspections and quality control processes.
• Ensure completion of ITPs, quality records, and test certificates.
• Raise Non‑Conformance Reports where appropriate.
• Monitors work activities and ensures the quality of work performed.
• Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.
• Ensures assigned construction operations and contractors’ performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets.

Commercial & Contractual Control

• Assist in monitoring costs, variations, and work package contractor performance.
• Ensure accurate daily and weekly reporting including productivity, progress, and resource usage.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) in civil engineering and 8‑10 years of relevant work experience, or 12‑14 years of relevant work experience.
• CSCS (Managers or Professionally Qualified).
• SMSTS.
• First Aid at Work (desirable).
• Experience of NEC form of Contract.
• Strong understanding of civil and structural engineering principles, construction methods, and materials.
• Nuclear or energy sector experience would be of particular interest, though not essential.
• You should possess good stakeholder communication, organisation and problem‑solving skills.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to motivate self and others and enhance a collaborative delivery culture.
• You will be expected to demonstrate experience of supporting a collaborative working environment through positive and transparent behaviours.
• Proficient in site documentation, progress reporting, and use of digital tools.

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