Site Manager

Morson Human Resources Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Human Resources Limited is seeking a Site Manager/Site Agent for a major clean water mains renewal programme across Yorkshire. You will lead day-to-day site activities, coordinate subcontractors and live highways works, and ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to client specifications.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on site management, and a proven track record in clean water utilities, mains laying, and working within live highway environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Manager or Site Agent in clean water/utilities or civil engineering.
• Strong water mains laying or renewal experience.
• Experience in live highway environments is desirable.
• Experience with NRSWA, traffic management, RAMS, permits, and temporary works.
• SMSTS certification and CSCS Black Card or equivalent.
• First Aid at Work certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of clean water mains installation and renewal schemes.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and utilities to stay on programme.
• Oversee works within live highways ensuring traffic management and NRSWA requirements.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ, RAMS, permits and client specifications.
• Manage excavation, mains laying, connections, testing, commissioning, and reinstatement.
• Maintain controls for deep excavations, confined spaces, temporary works, and traffic management.
• Monitor progress, identify delays/risks, and implement solutions.
• Keep accurate site records including diaries, inspections, permits and as-built info.
• Lead site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety meetings.
• Liaise with client, engineers, subcontractors, authorities and stakeholders.

Skills

Site management

Water mains

Live highways

NRSWA knowledge

RAMS permits

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

First Aid

Driving licence

Travel flexibility

Job description

Site Manager / Site Agent - Clean Water Mains Renewal

Contract

Long-term mains renewal programme

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager / Site Agent to support the delivery of a major clean water mains renewal programme across Yorkshire.

The role will focus predominantly on highway-based water mains installation and renewal schemes, requiring someone with a strong background in clean water utilities, mains laying, and managing works within live highway environments.

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of site activities, coordinating subcontractors and site teams while ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Yorkshire Water requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of clean water mains installation and renewal schemes.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and utilities to ensure works remain on programme.
• Oversee works within live highways, ensuring appropriate traffic management and NRSWA requirements are maintained.
• Ensure all activities comply with SHEQ requirements, RAMS, permits, and client specifications.
• Manage excavation, mains laying, connections, testing, commissioning, reinstatement, and associated civils works.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for deep excavations, confined spaces, temporary works, and traffic management.
• Monitor progress and identify potential delays, risks, and technical issues, implementing appropriate solutions.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries, inspections, permits, quality documentation, and as-built information.
• Lead site inductions, toolbox talks, briefings, and safety meetings.
• Liaise with the client, engineers, subcontractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure completed works meet required quality, environmental, and reinstatement standards.
• Support programme planning, resource allocation, and efficient delivery of the works.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Manager, Site Agent, General Foreman, or Senior Supervisor within clean water, utilities, or civil engineering.
• Strong experience delivering water mains laying or mains renewal schemes.
• Previous experience working within live highway environments is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of mains laying methodologies, excavation, connections, testing, and reinstatement.
• Experience with NRSWA, traffic management, RAMS, permits, and temporary works.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Black Card or equivalent.
• First Aid at Work.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Flexibility to travel across Yorkshire.

Desirable

• EUSR Water Hygiene.
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification.
• DOMS or equivalent utility network qualifications.
• Confined Space training.
• Experience working on Yorkshire Water frameworks or similar regulated water programmes.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach to site management.
• Excellent organisation and planning ability.
• Confident managing subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Strong focus on health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Proactive and solution-focused when dealing with site issues.
• Comfortable working in busy highway environments and managing stakeholder requirements.