Site Manager (Water)

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks a Site Manager for key clean and wastewater infrastructure projects under the AMP8 framework for United Utilities. This pivotal role involves managing site operations, compliance, and project delivery within a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates will have solid experience, relevant certifications, and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Company car or car allowance

Long-term career development

Opportunity on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the Water or Utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of clean and wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience working on framework projects (AMP6/7/8 desirable).

Responsibilities

• Overseeing site activities and ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards.
• Managing labour, plant, and materials on site.
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Health & Safety compliance

Education

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Description

Site Manager - Main Contractor - AMP8 United Utilities - Strong Project Pipeline

Your new company:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and forward-thinking civil engineering contractor delivering key infrastructure upgrades as part of the AMP8 framework for United Utilities. With a strong pipeline of secured work and a reputation for quality and collaboration, this business is committed to investing in its people and delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions across the North West.
Your new role:
As a Site Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of clean and wastewater infrastructure projects. You’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations, ensuring health & safety compliance, coordinating subcontractors, and driving programme delivery to meet key project milestones.
Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing site activities and ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards
• Managing labour, plant, and materials on site
• Liaising with clients, engineers, and project teams
• Ensuring works are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the Water or Utilities sector
• Strong understanding of clean and wastewater infrastructure
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Experience working on framework projects (AMP6/7/8 desirable)

What you'll get in return:


• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Company car or car allowance
• Long-term career development with a growing contractor
• The opportunity to work on high-profile, essential infrastructure projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

What you need to do now:
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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