Site Manager

FYBA Talent; Kendal; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Extended pension

Car or car allowance

Job summary

FYBA Talent seeks an experienced Site Manager/Project Engineer to lead mechanical and electrical installation projects across Cumbria sites. You will oversee day-to-day delivery, coordinate subs, and ensure safety, quality and on-time completion in line with client specs.

The role requires strong organisation, proactive communication and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment. Travel across sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Site Manager or Project Engineer in M&E, utilities or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, CDM regs, and safe systems of work.
• Experience managing subcontractors, site activities and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specs.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of mechanical and electrical installation projects on site.
• Ensure works are completed safely, efficiently, and to company and client standards.
• Coordinate site activities, labour, subcontractors, plant, materials and documentation.
• Maintain HSE compliance and quality throughout project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and internal teams to meet programme and budget.
• Prepare RAMS, permits, inspections, quality records and progress reports.
• Support planning, programme updates, client meetings and handover activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure adherence to legislation and standards.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Reading drawings

MS Office

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of mechanical and electrical installation projects, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role combines site management, health & safety, quality assurance, client liaison, planning, and project engineering responsibilities across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Designers, Clients, and Subcontractors, you will play a key role in delivering projects safely, on programme, within budget, and in accordance with company procedures and client specifications.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of mechanical and electrical installation projects on site.
• Ensure all works are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company procedures and client specifications.
• Coordinate site activities, labour, subcontractors, plant, materials, and project documentation.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance, and quality throughout project delivery.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure projects are delivered on programme and within budget.
• Prepare and maintain key project documentation, including RAMS, permits, inspections, quality records, and progress reports.
• Support Project Managers with planning, programme updates, client meetings, and project handover activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Manager, Project Engineer, or similar role within the Mechanical & Electrical, Utilities, or Civil Engineering sectors.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, safe systems of work and CDM Regs
• Experience managing subcontractors, site activities, and project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Full UK
• Driving Licence.
• Willingness to travel and work across multiple project locations.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working within the Water or Wastewater industry.
• SMSTS and CSCS Manager Card.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• EUSR Water Hygiene card - beneficial but not required. We can offer training.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH qualification - beneficial but not required. We can offer training.
• Experience working under NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, RAMS, permits to work, and Inspection & Test Plans.

Holidays: 26 days per annum plus bank holidays increasing with service

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits: Private Health care provided, extended pension, Car or Car allowance

Location: Work is based on sites across Cumbria region