Site Manager – Civils & Water Infrastructure

Lanes Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lanes Group is seeking a Site Manager to lead civils and wastewater infrastructure projects in Sheffield and surrounding areas, reporting to Sapphire Utility Solutions within Yorkshire Water - Capital Projects. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, safety, planning, and client engagement to achieve high-quality results.

As a key leader, you will manage Civils Operatives and Gangers, optimise resources, read drawings, and ensure adherence to H&S, environmental, and quality standards while

Qualifications

• Experience supervising wastewater/utility projects.
• Ability to lead operational teams and develop staff.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and deadline delivery.
• Deliver high standards of customer service.
• Proactive problem-solving in field operations.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specs.
• Hold a Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with Senior Management, Clients, and Local Authorities to agree project requirements and maintain strong working relationships throughout project delivery.
• Build and maintain positive customer relationships, responding to concerns, requests, and operational issues promptly and professionally.
• Lead, motivate, and support operational teams, encouraging personal development and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate closely with planning and scheduling teams to ensure efficient resource allocation, workforce deployment, and job prioritisation.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with Lanes Group policies, procedures, client requirements, and industry standards.
• Lead and manage Civils Operatives and Gangers engaged in all aspects of civil engineering works.
• Optimise operational resources through effective planning and scheduling to maximise productivity and performance.
• Manage fleet, plant, material, and equipment requirements to support the timely and efficient completion of works.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills while adhering to company policies, procedures, and best working practices, identifying improvements where appropriate.
• Produce and review method statements, procedures, and associated operational documentation.
• Read and interpret specifications, engineering drawings, and discipline-specific documentation to support operational delivery.
• Maintain accurate records of completed works and ensure client systems are updated in real time.
• Develop positive working relationships with operational teams, management, clients, and other departments.
• Communicate confidently and professionally with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide clear instructions and direction to operational teams, ensuring work is completed effectively and safely.
• Interpret construction and utility drawings, including excavation dimensions, pipe installation details, reinforcement requirements, and shoring designs.
• Ensure work crews are adequately supplied with the necessary tools, materials, equipment, and resources.
• Manage the effective use of labour, materials, plant, and equipment to minimise waste and maximise efficiency.
• Monitor workforce attendance, performance, productivity, and compliance with company standards.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures, ensuring all work activities meet regulatory and client requirements.
• Take responsibility for the wellbeing, welfare, and development of employees within your team.
• Identify training needs and implement development plans to improve skills and performance across the workforce.
• Promote and maintain the highest standards of health and safety, ensuring all work activities are completed without incident or accident.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits to monitor compliance, quality, and operational performance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Drawings interpretation

UK Driving Licence

Job description

Lanes Group is seeking a Site Manager to lead civils and wastewater infrastructure projects in Sheffield and surrounding areas, reporting to Sapphire Utility Solutions within Yorkshire Water - Capital Projects. You will oversee end-to-end delivery, safety, planning, and client engagement to achieve high-quality results.

As a key leader, you will manage Civils Operatives and Gangers, optimise resources, read drawings, and ensure adherence to H&S, environmental, and quality standards while