Site Manager

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

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking a Site Manager to lead the ECI phase and early works at a Water Treatment Works in Waterlooville, Hampshire. You will oversee ground investigations, trial holes, site establishment, and access road setups, coordinating with design engineers and the delivery team.

This long-term contract is outside IR35, pays £400-£450 per day, and requires CSCS, SMSTS, First Aid, and EUSR cards. You\'ll manage subcontractors, safety, ITPs, RAMS, and daily diaries while ensuring progress

Qualifications

• Water sector background required.
• Experience delivering site surveys, ground investigations and early works.
• CSCS card (Management / Black or Gold) required.
• SMSTS & First Aid at Work required.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene card required.
• Desirable: TWC or CAT & Genny / Service Avoidance training.

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: review buildability, logistics, sequencing and temporary works strategies during ECI phase.
• Subcontractor & Site Leadership: manage frontline subcontractors, survey teams and trades to keep lookahead on track.
• Health, Safety & Environment: enforce water sector safe systems, RAMS reviews, permits to Dig/Work, and safe interface on assets.
• Quality & Documentation: manage ITPs, maintain site diaries, track non-conformances, report progress.

Skills

Water sector

ECI / Early works

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid

EUSR National Water Hygiene

Temporary Works Coordinator

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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