Site Manager (Clean Water)

Matchtech Group; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Site Manager to lead clean water projects across Yorkshire on a contract basis. You will manage sites from mobilization to completion, oversee mains replacement and rehabilitation schemes, and coordinate service laying and testing works.

Ideal candidates have site management experience in water or civil, with SSSTS/SMSTS and NRSWA accreditation. Strong safety leadership and stakeholder communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Site Manager experience in clean water or civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of water infrastructure, mains replacement and rehabilitation.
• Understanding of service laying, testing and pipe work processes.
• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS and NRSWA accreditation required.
• NVQ Level 2 in construction or civil engineering preferred.
• SHEA and Blue Hygiene desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage clean water construction sites from mobilisation to completion.
• Oversee replacement mains and rehabilitation schemes.
• Coordinate service laying, slip lining, bursting and drilling works.
• Supervise site teams, subcontractors and daily activities.
• Ensure works meet safety, quality and project specifications.
• Maintain site records, permits and progress updates.
• Collaborate with project managers and utility providers.

Skills

Site management

Water infrastructure

Health & safety leadership

Stakeholder coordination

Education

NVQ Level 2 in construction or civil engineering

SSSTS or SMSTS certification

NRSWA accreditation

SHEA certification

Blue Hygiene accreditation

Job description

Our client is seeking a Site Manager to support clean water infrastructure projects across Yorkshire on a contract basis. The role will focus on replacement mains and rehabilitation schemes, with opportunities available across Bradford, Calverley and West Yorkshire. Applicants based within approximately one hour of Sheffield are preferred, although Derby, Lincoln and Hull may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing clean water construction sites from mobilisation through to completion
• Overseeing replacement mains and rehabilitation schemes
• Co-ordinating service laying, slip lining, bursting, swage lining, drilling, transfers and relaying works
• Managing pipe testing, inspections and quality assurance activities
• Supervising site teams, subcontractors and daily construction activities
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications
• Maintaining accurate site records, permits, reports and progress updates
• Working closely with project managers, utility providers and other stakeholders

Job Requirements:

• Experience as a Site Manager within the clean water or civil engineering sector
• Strong knowledge of water infrastructure, mains replacement and rehabilitation schemes
• Understanding of service laying, slip lining, bursting, swage lining, drilling, transfers, relaying and pipe testing
• Valid SSSTS or SMSTS certification
• NRSWA accreditation, ideally with relevant supervision qualifications
• NVQ Level 2 in a relevant construction or civil engineering discipline is strongly preferred
• SHEA certification and Blue Hygiene accreditation are desirable
• Strong health and safety awareness, communication skills and site leadership ability
• Gas infrastructure experience may be transferable; telecommunications experience is not relevant to this role

Contract Details:

• Contract Site Manager opportunity
• Clean water and civil engineering projects
• Sites across the Yorkshire region
• Sheffield-area applicants preferred, with Derby, Lincoln and Hull also considered