Site Manager

Elise Search; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK water sector contractor is seeking a Site Manager for a flagship Scottish Water project. The role involves leading site operations, ensuring safety and efficiency, and mentoring the site team. Ideal candidates will have civil engineering qualifications and experience in water or wastewater treatment, offering excellent career prospects and a comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working options and health insurance.

Benefits

Hybrid working (where applicable)

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Health insurance & private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Recognised civil engineering or site management qualifications.
• Health, Safety and Environmental Management certification (IOSH).
• Proven experience managing water or wastewater treatment projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all site activities as Site Manager.
• Ensure safe and efficient delivery of site works.
• Supervise and mentor the site team.

Skills

Leadership

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

Cost management

Education

Civil engineering or site management qualifications

First Aid at Work qualification

Tools

CSCS Site Manager certification

Job description

Overview

This market-leading UK water sector contractor is recruiting for a Site Manager to join their Construction team on one of Scottish Water's flagship projects. You'll be leading site operations, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of works, and working closely with the Programme Manager and Senior Project Manager. This is a site-based role with excellent career prospects and a strong package.

The Role

• Lead and coordinate all site activities as Site Manager.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently, and with consideration for local communities and the travelling public.
• Supervise and mentor the site team, driving high standards across HSQE, programme, and budget.
• Promote cost-conscious management through efficient use of resources.
• Prepare, review, and update scheme programmes.
• Ensure method statements and risk assessments are produced, briefed, and kept current.
• Maintain accurate “as constructed” records for the Health & Safety File.
• Attend training related to Site Manager duties, including temporary works and appointed person training.

The Site Manager Should

• Hold recognised civil engineering or site management qualifications.
• Have Health, Safety and Environmental Management certification (IOSH or Construction Managers Safety Certificate).
• Be CSCS Site Manager certified (minimum).
• Hold a valid First Aid at Work qualification.
• Have proven experience managing water or wastewater treatment projects.

The Business

• A leading integrated design and build contractor in the UK water sector.
• Delivering innovative, sustainable solutions across long-term frameworks and joint ventures.
• Strong focus on people, diversity, and development.
• Promote positive mental health through initiatives like Mates in Mind.
• Offer comprehensive benefits to Site Managers including Hybrid working (where applicable), 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (option to buy 5 additional days), contributory pension scheme, life assurance, health insurance & private medical insurance, and additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, discounts hub, and family perks.

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