Site Manager

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK are recruiting an experienced Site Manager to lead water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Cumbria from a Manchester base. You will manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, programme, and budget adherence while maintaining client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has civil engineering/utilities experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors. A Full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• SMSTS qualification required.
• CSCS Manager Card required.
• First Aid at Work certification required.
• Temporary Works awareness desirable.
• NRSWA Supervisor desirable.
• EUSR Water Hygiene desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the safe delivery of construction activities on site.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to achieve milestones.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate labour, plant, and materials to maximise productivity.
• Monitor progress and report on programme performance.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and project team.
• Ensure site documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues to minimise delays.
• Promote a positive safety culture and high-quality workmanship.

Skills

Site management

Water/wastewater project delivery

Leadership

Communication

Contractors management

Organization

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Manager Card

First Aid at Work

Temporary Works awareness (desirable)

NRSWA Supervisor (desirable)

EUSR Water Hygiene (desirable)

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Site Manager to join their team, delivering a range of water and wastewater infrastructure projects across North and South Cumbria.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager with a strong civil engineering or utilities background to play a key role in delivering essential infrastructure projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of construction activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and in line with client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe delivery of construction activities on site.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors to achieve programme milestones.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate labour, plant, and materials to maximise productivity.
• Monitor project progress and report on programme performance.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and the wider project team.
• Ensure all site documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues to minimise delays.
• Promote a positive safety culture and high-quality workmanship.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience as a Site Manager within civil engineering, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Experience delivering water and/or wastewater projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies and health & safety legislation.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and site activities.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Manager Card
• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works awareness (desirable)
• NRSWA Supervisor (desirable)
• EUSR Water Hygiene (desirable)

If you're an experienced Site Manager looking to join a growing business delivering essential water and wastewater infrastructure across Cumbria, we'd love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.