Site Project Manager - Water

Carrington West; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in water infrastructure is seeking an experienced Site Project Manager for a contract role with temp-to-perm potential in the Thames Valley area. You will oversee the delivery of water infrastructure projects, managing site teams and subcontractors while ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential, as is a strong background in site delivery for water mains or utilities. This is an excellent opportunity for career progression within a growing sector.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Work on high-profile infrastructure projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Project Manager or similar role within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong background in site delivery for water mains or utilities infrastructure projects.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day site activities for water main projects.
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental compliance on site.
• Maintain accurate site records and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Site delivery

Communication skills

Leadership

Resource planning

Job description

Site Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Location: Thames Valley Region (Swindon Area)
Contract Type: Contract with Temp-to-Perm Potential

Are you an experienced Site Project Manager looking for your next challenge in the water sector?

Our client, a leading main contractor within the water industry, is seeking a hands‑on Site Project Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of water infrastructure schemes. The role will start on a contract basis, with a opportunity to move into a permanent position for the right person.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of water mains and network upgrade projects, supporting the delivery of vital improvements for Thames Water.

About the Role

As Site Project Manager, you will take ownership of site delivery for water main projects within the Thames Water Infrastructure Capital Delivery Framework across the Thames Valley area.

You will be responsible for managing site activities from pre‑start through to handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on time and within budget. You will lead site‑based teams, manage subcontractors and act as the main point of contact on site for the client and key stakeholders, including highways authorities, local councils and Thames Water operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day site activities, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of water main and associated civils works.
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors, holding daily briefings and ensuring clear communication of plans and targets.
• Work with planners and the wider project team to understand and deliver against the programme, updating progress and highlighting risks or delays.
• Ensure materials, labour and plant are planned and available on site to meet programme requirements.
• Monitor health, safety and environmental performance on site, carrying out inspections and ensuring compliance with company and client procedures.
• Maintain accurate site records, including diaries, permits, RAMS, ITPs and as‑built information.
• Liaise with local residents, councils, highways and other stakeholders to minimise disruption and manage any issues that arise.
• Support testing, commissioning and handover activities, ensuring quality standards are met.

Skills, Experience and Knowledge

• Proven experience as a Site Project Manager, Site Manager or similar role within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong background in site delivery for water mains, pipeline or utilities infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of both clean and wastewater networks is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of site‑based project control, including resource planning, cost awareness, progress reporting and programme understanding.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate site teams and subcontractors.
• Comfortable working across multiple schemes in a fast‑paced environment.

What is on Offer

• Initial contract role with a strong temp‑to‑perm opportunity.
• Chance to work on high‑profile infrastructure projects with a leading contractor.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing sector.

If interested, please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch with suitable candidates.

Mario

By applying for this position, you are agreeing for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will be shared with third party clients specifically relevant to any roles you have applied for. If at any stage you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us.