Site Manager

Randstad Construction & Property; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a Water Treatment works project in Waterlooville, Hampshire. The role covers ECI phase activities, site investigations, and early works, with direct oversight of subcontractors and on-site operations.

The position requires a strong water sector background, ECI experience, and valid CSCS/SMSTS credentials. Immediate start, long-term contract, and daily rate £400–£450 outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil upgrades on UK water/ wastewater sites.
• Hands-on role in ECI phases, early surveys and site setup.
• Mandatory CSCS Card (Management/Black or Gold).
• SMSTS and First Aid at Work. EUSR National Water Hygiene Card.

Responsibilities

• Oversee early site activity in Waterlooville including ground investigations, service mark-outs, trial holes, site establishment, and access road setups.
• Work closely with design engineers and project management during the ECI phase to review buildability, logistics, sequencing, and temporary works strategies.
• Direct front-line subcontractors, specialist survey teams, and trade gangs, managing daily site resources to keep lookahead schedules on track.
• Enforce water sector safe systems of work, execute pre-work checks, manage permits, review RAMS, and maintain a safe interface on assets.
• Manage ITPs, maintain daily site diaries, track non-conformances, and report progress to the delivery team.

Skills

Water sector experience

ECI / Early Works

Temporary Works Coordinator training

Education

CSCS Card (Management / Black or Gold)

SMSTS & First Aid at Work

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

Job description

Site Manager (Water Treatment / ECI Phase)

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Contract Rate: 400 - 450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Confirmed Determination)

Duration: Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major delivery contractor leading Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and initial site preparation works on a key Water Treatment Works (WTW) facility in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

This long-term, Outside IR35 contract offers excellent project longevity as it moves from ECI, site investigations, and constructability planning into full site execution under the AMP8 investment cycle. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage front-line site operations, early works packages, ground investigations, trial holes, site setup, and subcontractor logistics while interfacing with live operational site teams.

Key Responsibilities

• ECI & Site Preparation: Oversee early site activity in Waterlooville including ground investigations, service mark-outs, trial holes, site establishment, and access road setups.

• Constructability Input: Work closely with design engineers and project management during the ECI phase to review buildability, logistics, sequencing, and temporary works strategies.

• Subcontractor & Site Leadership: Direct front-line subcontractors, specialist survey teams, and trade gangs, managing daily site resources to keep lookahead schedules on track.

• Health, Safety & Environment: Enforce strict water sector safe systems of work, execute pre-work checks, manage Permits to Dig/Work, review RAMS, and maintain a safe working interface on operational assets.

• Quality & Documentation: Manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), maintain detailed daily site diaries, track non-conformances, and report progress to the delivery team.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Water Sector Background: Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering civil engineering or asset upgrade packages on UK water or wastewater treatment sites (WTW / WwTW).

• ECI / Early Works Experience: Practical background managing site surveys, service isolation, ground investigations, and early site setup phases.

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • Valid CSCS Card (Management / Black or Gold)

  • SMSTS & First Aid at Work

  • EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

• Desirable: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or CAT & Genny / Service Avoidance training.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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