Site Manager - Civil Engineering

Danaher Corporation; Grantham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Health cash plan

Pension

Flexible working

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Danaher & Walsh is seeking a Site Manager to lead civil engineering and water recycling maintenance across Lincolnshire. You will supervise operational teams and subcontractors, ensure delivery to safety, time, and quality targets, and maintain SHEQ standards.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder management, clear communication, and a collaborative, one-team approach, with a focus on wellbeing and continuous improvement. The company values flexibility, training, and career development.

Qualifications

• Requires civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree) and SMSTS/CSCS credentials.
• Experience managing civil engineering, utilities or water industry sites.
• Water/wastewater or Water Recycling environment experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise operational teams and subcontractors delivering Water Recycling maintenance activities and small works, in line with performance standards and SHEQ requirements.
• Drive site productivity, workmanship and safety culture, coordinating resources and monitoring performance against time, cost and quality targets.
• Coordinate site activities including plant, materials, traffic management and subcontract work, keeping close control.

Skills

Health & Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Written and verbal communication

Collaborative mindset

Leadership

Education

Civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND or degree)

CSCS card (Manager/Black or Gold)

SMSTS

Job description

of costs and hired-in resources Ensure the optimum method of construction is used and meets all required standards Support delivery of local budgets and business priorities, highlighting risk and variance to finance plans Lead by example on Health, Safety and Quality standards across all sites Ensure full compliance with H&S, CDM regulations, RAMS and near-miss reporting, supporting a zero-accident culture Promote wellbeing and continuous improvement in H&S practices across all sites

About you

A little bit about your skills and behaviours Relevant civil engineering/construction qualification (e.g. HNC, HND or degree) Valid CSCS card appropriate to role (Manager/Black or Gold card) SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) Proven experience managing civil engineering, utilities or water industry sites Experience within a water/wastewater or Water Recycling environment is an advantage Strong health & safety leadership and risk management Excellent stakeholder and subcontractor management skills Clear, confident communicator, written and verbal A collaborative, 'one team' mindset - resilient and adaptable under pressure

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance (increasing in line with service)
• Health cash plan
• Pension
• Flexible working
• Ongoing training and development

Equal Opportunities

Inclusion is for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong

To join us in this exciting time of growth, if you have the passion and drive to continue or launch your career with us,

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Construction Site Manager, Site Coordinator, Assistant Project Manager, Site Supervisor, Site Management, Construction Site Supervisor, Construction Site Manager, Construction Site Manager, Construction Site Coordinator may also be considered for this role. JBRP1_UKTJ

Job Description

Job Title: Site Manager Location: Lincolnshire Salary: Competitive Job type: Full-time, Permanent Closing date: Friday 21st August 2026

About us: Danaher & Walsh is a well-established civil engineering contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. Based in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, our team of 100+ people works across public realm, pipeline rehabilitation, highways and bridgeworks. We take real pride in how we look after our people, and this role is central to that.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise operational teams and subcontractors delivering Water Recycling maintenance activities and small works, in line with performance standards and SHEQ requirements
• Drive site productivity, workmanship and safety culture, coordinating resources and monitoring performance against time, cost and quality targets
• Coordinate site activities including plant, materials, traffic management and subcontract work, keeping close control