Site Manager

D R Newitt & Associates; Farmoor; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

D R Newitt & Associates is seeking a Site Manager to oversee a water infrastructure security upgrade project in Oxfordshire. This hands-on role requires coordinating civils and electrical works on site at Farmoor, managing subcontractors and ensuring safety and quality on a busy, multi-discipline site.

You will drive day-to-day operations, maintain documentation, and liaise with project managers, designers and client representatives to keep milestones on track.

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience in construction, civils, infrastructure or utilities.
• Experience coordinating civils and multi-skilled site teams.
• Knowledge of RAMS, permits and health and safety procedures.
• Ability to manage civils works and multiple disciplines.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• SMSTS and CSCS Manager cards preferred.
• Water Hygiene Card required or desirable.
• Electrical works coordination beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, including subcontractors, deliveries, plant and logistics.
• Coordinate civils and multi-trade activities for efficient delivery.
• Monitor progress against short-term programmes and milestones.
• Review RAMS, permits and site briefings.
• Maintain site diaries, reports and documentation.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, suppliers and client reps.
• Identify risks and escalate issues with actions.
• Manage site resources and materials.
• Maintain site records and welfare provisions.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS Manager

Temporary Works

Water Hygiene

RAMS & Permits

Subcontractor Mgmt

Coordination

Electrical Co-ord

Job description

Site Manager

Location: Farmoor, Oxfordshire

The Role

An established construction and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee works on a water infrastructure security upgrade project in Oxfordshire. This is a hands-on, site-based role involving the day-to-day management and coordination of multi-discipline construction activities, with a significant civils element alongside electrical and associated works. The successful candidate will take responsibility for site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required programme and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, including subcontractors, operatives, deliveries, plant and site logistics.
• Coordinate civils and multi-trade construction activities to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Monitor progress against short-term programmes and project milestones.
• Review and manage Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits and site briefings.
• Maintain accurate site diaries, progress reports and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Carry out site inspections, monitor workmanship and support quality assurance and handover activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, subcontractors, suppliers and client representatives.
• Identify potential risks, delays and site issues, escalating concerns and implementing appropriate actions.
• Manage site resources, materials, deliveries and subcontractor performance.
• Maintain site records, including permits, inspections, safety documentation and progress updates.
• Ensure site facilities, access arrangements, security and welfare provisions are maintained appropriately.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, or in a similar site management role within construction, civils, infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-skilled site teams.
• Good understanding of construction methods, site documentation, RAMS, permits and health and safety procedures.
• Ability to manage civils works and coordinate multiple construction disciplines.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Black CSCS Manager Card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• Valid Water Hygiene Card.
• Good working knowledge of electrical works and their coordination with wider construction activities would be advantageous.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the water, utilities or infrastructure sectors.
• Exposure to physical security upgrades, security hardening or electronic security systems.
• Experience working on live operational sites or within controlled environments.
• Existing security clearance would be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a major infrastructure project where you will play a key role in coordinating site delivery, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and ensuring works progress in line with project requirements. Candidates should be comfortable working on site at Farmoor, Oxfordshire, and managing day-to-day construction activities in a hands-on environment.