Site Manager

Barhale Holdings; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Site Manager to oversee construction projects within the Water industry. The ideal candidate will manage site operations, ensure efficient project delivery, and maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Strong experience in civil engineering and project management is essential. Join a company committed to investing in its people, offering competitive salaries and many benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Generous annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering and utilities as a Site Agent.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and CDM regulations.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and direct labor teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction site for project delivery.
• Implement project plans and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Maximize commercial performance and maintain project diaries.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Health and Safety Regulations

Project Management

Team Leadership

Education

CSCS (Site Manager) Certification

SMSTS Managing Safely

Tools

Project Planning Software

Risk Management Tools

Job description

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long‑term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel‑fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website: https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies. Job security, long‑term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes. A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients. Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success.

Who are the IOS Alliance?

Barhale is one of three delivery partners within the Anglian Water Integrated Operational Solutions (IOS) Alliance. IOS is a medium to high complexity, capital maintenance and enhancement, Civil and MEICA, design and build delivery unit working across Water and Water Recycling to support the successful implementation of the Anglian Water AMP 8 business plan.

Site Manager

The main purpose of the Site Manager role will be to be responsible for the management of the construction site to achieve the required project delivery to the customers’ objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control. You will be responsible for the delivery of various projects to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Construction Manager, Works Manager and Site Teams to ensure that projects are completed safely whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects involving Civils and Mechanical/Electrical in the Water industry.
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP’s plus other Safe Systems of Works, when specified, in line with Company procedures.
• Implement company requirements and legal regulations, paying specific attention to HSE legislation and quality control.
• Carry out and record weekly site inspections.
• Ensure all works are carried out in line with approved method statements, conduct and amend risk assessments and deliver toolbox talks/briefings.
• Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects.
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised, working closely with QS.
• Assist programmers to produce and manage the construction programme as well as produce 4 weekly look‑ahead programmes.
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks.

Cost Control

• Maximise project value at all stages of the project.
• Ensure detailed site diaries/records are completed.
• Maintain commercial tension to drive out cost and challenge the status quo.
• Endeavour to spot and highlight value engineering opportunities.

Essential

• A background working within Civil Engineering/Water, Utilities and FRC works as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control, including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting.
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general construction.
• Manage subcontractors as well as teams of direct labour.
• Responsible for producing, reviewing, and implementing Safe Systems of Work for task‑specific activities.
• Producing look‑ahead programmes, implementing and analysing these.
• Knowledge of the NEC contracts.
• CSCS (Site Manager).
• SMSTS Managing Safely.

Desirable

NRSWA, First Aid, Confined space trained.

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people‑centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well‑being and career aspirations will be supported by.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial well‑being
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards