SPA Site Manager

Anglian Water Services Ltd; Appleby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Site Manager to oversee the Strategic Pipeline Alliance project. The successful candidate will manage on-site production, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in large-scale infrastructure works and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements and is predominantly site-based across operational hubs.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in large-scale infrastructure programmes, preferably within the water sector.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Experience in managing health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site production and supervise teams efficiently.
• Contribute to work planning and ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Plan and manage the enabling phase, including surveys and temporary works.

Skills

Management of site production

Health, Safety, Environment management

Communication skills

Risk and Opportunity management

Understanding of procurement processes

Job description

Our Site Managers will play a key role in the successful delivery of the Strategic Pipeline Alliance. Reporting to the Project Delivery Manager, they will be responsible for the following.

Responsibilities

• Management and awareness of all aspects of day‑to‑day site production for the satisfactory completion of specific elements of the project, including resource management, forward planning, and communication with their teams.
• Management of on‑site supervisors, engineers, labour and MEICA and Civils subcontractors.
• Contribute to work planning – utilisation of production techniques and planning tools to ensure efficient management of onsite production.
• Management of Health, Safety, Environment, and wellbeing on site, including the preparation, approval, and delivery of RAMS, SSOW, permits, site inductions and briefings and a thorough understanding of safety, environmental and quality management processes, and regulations.
• Management of Risk and Opportunity – understand the site’s risk and opportunities and work with the team to pro‑actively mitigate risks and realise opportunities.
• Experience in the supervision and coordination of Temporary Works on site, ideally with an internal or external accreditation.
• Ensuring all operations adhere to both legislative and SPA guidelines for health, safety, environmental and quality procedures and are delivered within budget, on schedule and in accordance with the appropriate standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Understanding and experience of land entry practices.
• Thorough understanding of commercial, contractual and procurement processes, including the NEC suite of contracts to enable effective delivery.
• Plan and manage the enabling phase, including design work, surveys, consenting and any early construction work to enable the main construction phase. Key site activities to plan and manage include ecology surveys, archaeological investigations & trial trenching, ground investigations, engineering surveys, environmental surveys, mobilisation and management of temporary enabling phase works compounds.

Qualities & Experience

• Demonstrated experience being part of large‑scale infrastructure programmes of work, preferably with large diameter pipelines within the water sector.
• Understanding of the benefits of a production‑based approach and how this can deliver differently.
• Excellent communication skills, able to passionately share SPA's vision to both teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the Engineering & Integration team to help deliver holistic solutions.
• Can‑do attitude and enthusiasm to innovate and get the job done.

What We Offer

• Flexible Working: Support for remote working, part‑time hours, and flexible schedules to suit your lifestyle where the role allows.
• Location: Our office is in Peterborough, with operational hubs across the project area. This role is predominantly site‑based.
• Diversity and Inclusion: SPA is committed to building an inclusive, welcoming environment for everyone, regardless of background. If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply.

Our Purpose – Our mission is simple yet vital: To make the East of England resilient to the effects of drought. Join us in shaping a sustainable future while being part of a team where everyone can thrive.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re passionate about making a meaningful impact and excited to lead in a transformative environment, we’d love to hear from you! SPA is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity and recruit based on merit and potential, ensuring every colleague feels a sense of belonging. Take the next step – if you’re passionate about delivering innovative infrastructure solutions and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you and be part of Anglian Water’s journey to build a more sustainable, water‑secure future.