Site Manager - Anglian

MWH Treatment Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the water infrastructure sector seeks an experienced Site Manager to oversee projects in the Anglian Water region. The successful candidate will manage site activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and project milestones while leading a motivated team. Candidates should have a proven track record of managing large-scale construction projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale construction projects (£20 million+), ideally in water/utilities sector.
• Understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Experience managing subcontractors to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Lead site team and manage day-to-day operations of complex projects.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, ensuring compliance with cost controls.
• Coordinate subcontractors, resources, and materials effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

We are looking to strengthen our Construction team with Site Managers, based at various sites in the Anglian Water region.

You will report directly to the Programme Manager/Senior Project Manager. Your role will involve leading and directing the site team to coordinate the safe management of all operational activities on projects, ensuring HSQE, programme, and budget requirements are met.

As a Site Manager, you will lead site-based delivery activities on complex infrastructure projects, ensuring construction works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. Working closely with the Construction Manager, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage resources, and oversee day-to-day operations to meet project milestones.

• Manage and coordinate site activities in line with the construction programme, including subcontractor performance, resources, and materials.
• Lead by example in ensuring all safety, quality, and environmental management systems are adhered to and embedded on site.
• Support project handover and ensure all works are completed to a safe-to-operate (STO) standard at DM4.
• Maintain site compliance with assurance requirements (CSIR, CEIR, CQIR), working alongside the Delivery Assurance Manager.
• Monitor and manage budgets in coordination with the Cost Manager; approve site expenditure, timesheets, and GRNs in line with governance.
• Review and approve subcontractor RAMS, manage site requisitions, and ensure plant and materials are utilised efficiently.
• Take ownership of the rework list, ensuring timely resolution and submission for construction assurance.
• Collaborate with the Project Delivery Team to support programme, cost, and quality reporting, and risk management.
• Support change management processes and accurate use of CCMS for cost control and purchasing.
• Liaise with Anglian Water operations staff to ensure seamless asset transition and operational readiness.
• Lead and motivate the site team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

We're looking for an experienced and confident Site Manager with strong leadership skills and a solid background in infrastructure delivery, ideally in the water or utilities sector. You will bring:

• Demonstrable experience managing large-scale construction projects with a value of £20 million or more, preferably within the infrastructure or regulated utility sectors.
• A proven track record of successfully delivering complex site operations in line with time, cost, and quality targets.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality standards in a live site environment.
• Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners to meet programme objectives.
• Commercial awareness and confidence in managing site budgets, cost reporting, and procurement systems.
• Familiarity with project assurance and governance processes, including change control and risk mitigation.
• The ability to lead, engage, and develop site teams, while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.