Site Manager

Randstad CPE; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a long-term Waterlooville project in Hampshire, UK. The role covers ECI, site investigations, and initial site preparation works for a major Water Treatment Works.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will lead front-line site operations, manage early works, coordination with design engineers, and subcontractor teams while upholding stringent water sector safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have water sector project experience on UK water or wastewater sites.
• ECI / Early Works experience required, including site surveys and ground investigations.
• Valid health & safety certifications and site access credentials are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• ECI & Site Preparation: Oversee early site activity in Waterlooville including ground investigations, mark-outs, trial holes, and site establishment.
• Constructability Input: Review buildability, logistics, sequencing, and temporary works during the ECI phase with design engineers and project management.
• Subcontractor & Site Leadership: Direct frontline subcontractors and trade teams to maintain lookahead schedules.
• Health, Safety & Environment: Enforce water sector safety systems, manage Permits to Dig/Work, RAMS reviews.
• Quality & Documentation: Manage ITPs, daily site diaries, track non-conformances, and report progress.

Skills

Site management

Water sector knowledge

Health & safety leadership

Education

CSCS Card (Management)

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

EUSR National Water Hygiene

Job description

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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