Site Manager

MWH Treatment; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MWH Treatment Limited is seeking an experienced Site Manager for various sites in the Anglian Water region. The role involves leading site activities, ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards while managing project budgets and subcontractor performance. Candidates should have a background in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects in the utilities sector. Strong leadership skills and experience in budget management are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing large-scale construction projects valued at £20 million or more.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Experience with subcontractors and supply chain management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site activities in line with the construction programme.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
• Monitor and manage budgets, approving expenditures, timesheets, and GRNs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Health and Safety compliance

Budget management

Project management

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Construction team with Site Managers, based at various sites in the Anglian Water region.

You will report directly to the Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager and your role will cover leading and directing the site team to coordinate the safe management of all operational activities on all projects ensuring HSQE, programme and budget requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate site activities in line with the construction programme, including subcontractor performance, resources, and materials.
• Lead by example to ensure all safety, quality, and environmental management systems are adhered to and embedded on site.
• Support project handover and ensure all works are completed to a safe-to-operate (STO) standard at DM4.
• Maintain site compliance with assurance requirements (CSIR, CEIR, CQIR), working alongside the Delivery Assurance Manager.
• Monitor and manage budgets in coordination with the Cost Manager; approve site expenditure, timesheets, and GRNs in line with governance.
• Review and approve subcontractor RAMS, manage site requisitions, and ensure plant and materials are utilised efficiently.
• Take ownership of the rework list, ensuring timely resolution and submission for construction assurance.
• Collaborate with the Project Delivery Team to support programme, cost and quality reporting, and risk management.
• Support change management processes and accurate use of CCMS for cost control and purchasing.
• Liaise with Anglian Water operations staff to ensure seamless asset transition and operational readiness.
• Lead and motivate the site team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

We're looking for an experienced and confident Site Manager with strong leadership skills and a solid background in infrastructure delivery, ideally in the water or utilities sector.

You will bring

• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale construction projects with a value of £20 million or more, preferably within the infrastructure or regulated utility sectors.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex site operations in line with time, cost and quality targets.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality standards in a live site environment.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners to meet programme objectives.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in managing site budgets, cost reporting, and procurement systems.
• Familiarity with project assurance and governance processes, including change control and risk mitigation.
• The ability to lead, engage, and develop site teams, while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.