Site Manager

Randstad Construction and Property; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Construction and Property is seeking a Site Manager for a Water Treatment/ECI phase project in Waterlooville, Hampshire. You will oversee early works, ground investigations, and subcontractor logistics for the AMP8 program and ECI phase, reporting to the Project Manager.

The role requires proven water sector site management experience, CSCS management card, SMSTS, and EUSR Water Hygiene; immediate start for a long-term contract outside IR35.

Qualifications

• Water sector background with delivery of civil engineering or asset upgrade packages.
• ECI/early works experience including ground investigations and site setup.
• Valid CSCS card for management level (Black or Gold).
• SMSTS & First Aid at Work certifications.
• EUSR National Water Hygiene card.
• Desirable: TWC or CAT & Genny / service avoidance training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee early site activity in Waterlooville, including ground investigations, trial holes, and site establishment.
• Collaborate with design engineers to review buildability, logistics, sequencing, and temporary works.
• Direct front-line subcontractors and site teams to maintain lookahead schedules.
• Enforce water sector safe systems of work and manage permits and RAMS.
• Maintain ITPs, daily diaries, non-conformances, and report progress to delivery team.

Skills

Water sector experience

ECI / Early Works experience

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.
• 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.

Additional Information

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.