Site Manager

Network Plus; Worsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Site Manager to lead our Water Rehabilitation contract for United Utilities in Worsley. You will manage site resources, coordinate subcontractors and ensure safe, compliant delivery of water network improvements across designated operational areas.

Strong focus on safety, quality, and on-time performance is essential. You will organise materials, carry out pre-start checks, run toolbox talks, monitor KPI targets and reporting, and maintain up-to-date HSEQ documentation.

Qualifications

• Must communicate professionally with clients, authorities and third parties.
• Must supervise and coordinate site requirements and tasks.
• Understanding of contract commercial mechanisms.
• Ability to coach, manage and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractors have appropriate equipment, materials, training and competencies.
• Demonstrate good time management and flexibility to execute responsibilities.
• Perform prestart checks and ensure work can be executed on time and without issue.
• Liaise with customers, clients, local authorities and third parties regarding works.
• Procure fittings, pipes and materials for the works.
• Provide supervision, assessment and coaching to ensure teams meet production and safety standards.
• Carry out quality checks and inspections per contract requirements.
• Lead toolbox talks, briefings and site communications.
• Maintain weekly checks and keep skill levels up to date.
• Comply with HSEQ and welfare provisions.
• Meet or exceed client and internal KPI targets and productivity goals.
• Oversee daily operations to avoid cost of failure and address issues promptly.
• Identify risks related to safety, environment and delays and mitigate.

Skills

Effective communication

Team supervision

Safety leadership

Coaching others

Education

SSSTS or equivalent

Streetworks – For Supervisors

CDM Awareness

Asbestos Awareness

National Water Hygiene Card

UK driving Licence

Job description

Description

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing the resources associated with our Water Rehabilitation contract, delivering improvements to the clean water network across designated operational areas on behalf of our client, United Utilities.

Department: United Utilities

Location: Worsley

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure that all contractors have the appropriate equipment, materials, training and competencies to perform allocated work.
• To demonstrate good time management and flexibility to allow the execution of your roles and responsibilities.
• To perform fluidity tasks prestart checks to ensure work can be executed on time and without issue.
• To liaise with customers, clients, local authorities and third party regarding past, present or future works.
• Order the required fittings, pipes and materials for the works.
• To provide sufficient and timely supervision, assessment and coaching to ensure teams are performing to agreed production levels and expected safety/water hygiene standards.
• To perform quality checks in line with contract specific requirements, to include but not limited to reviewing pre-construction information, designs, carrying out the required inspections/on-site checks.
• To regularly undertake all necessary and appropriate Toolbox Talks, Briefings and other communications in the expected time frame.
• To ensure weekly checks are completed.
• To maintain own levels of skill and knowledge to do the job effectively.
• To comply with the relevant Company policies and procedures, including HSEQ and welfare provisions.
• Ensure all agreed client and internal KPI’s are met or exceeded.
• To ensure gang productivity targets are met
• To ensure all Operatives trained and competent to carry out the works.
• To ensure project updates from site are accurate and in real-time, including any required EW/CE.
• Ensure all Sites have an up-to-date H&S folder, including, a CPP, Utility Plans, F10 and DRA and signed Handover form.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring that work is performed according to the scope of works and that any issues are promptly addressed to avoid cost of failure.
• Proactively identify potential risks related to safety, environmental impact, and project delays.
• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, ensuring continuity and safety in operations.
• Conduct Accident / Incident Investigations within the required time scales, supported by HSEQ Department.
• Prepare and execute contingency plans in case of emergencies, such as water main breaks, leaks, or other unforeseen incidents.
• Coordinate quick and effective responses to minimise service disruptions and environmental damage.
• Attending contractual meetings for example, touch point meetings and planning meetings.

Experience and Qualifications

Key Skills

• Must be able to communicate professionally and effectively, particularly to external parties such as the client, customers, local authorities and third party.
• Must have the skills and confidence to supervise and coordinate site requirements and tasks.
• Understanding of contract commercial mechanism.
• Must have skills, experience and natural ability to coach, manage and lead people

Qualifications

• Streetworks – For Supervisors
• SSSTS or equivalent
• Deep Excavation
• Temporary Works Supervisor
• CDM Awareness
• Asbestos Awareness
• National Water Hygiene Card (Blue Card)
• UK driving Licence

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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