Water/Wastewater Site Lead: Safety, Delivery & Coordination

March; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internal training

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Job summary

MARCH is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead key site activities across clean water and wastewater projects. You will ensure safety, CDM compliance and high-quality delivery while collaborating with Project Engineers and Project Managers to drive safe and efficient execution.

You will monitor risk, manage subcontractors, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver on time and within budget. A strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement will be essential for

Qualifications

• An industry applicable ONC/HNC/B.Eng. or NVQ equivalent.
• H&S qualifications including relevant training.
• SMSTS or CITB Site Safety Management.
• CSCS card holder.
• First Aid at Work; Confined Space training advantageous.
• Experience in water and/or sewage industries.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with NEC forms of contract.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Self-motivated and able to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all site activities, ensuring safe, efficient, on-time delivery within budget.
• Monitor and enforce Health & Safety, CDM, and environmental regulations.
• Manage site documentation, programmes, subcontractors and project finances.
• Attend and contribute to progress, review, and coordination meetings.
• Review and validate drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Appropriate RAMS approval and Process Risk Assessments where applicable.
• Drive progress per construction programme and resolve issues promptly.
• Build relationships with clients, teams, suppliers, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate site installations and construction activities for efficient delivery.
• Supervise high-risk activities including confined space entries and permit-to-work.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety briefings.
• Ensure snagging items and safety inspections are addressed promptly.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices across site activities.

Skills

ONC/HNC/BEng/NVQ equivalent

H&S qualifications

SMSTS

CSCS card

First Aid at Work

Confined Space training

Water/sewage industry experience

Microsoft Office

NEC forms familiarity

Organisational & planning skills

Stakeholder management

Self-motivated & proactive

Education

ONC/HNC/BEng/NVQ equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MARCH is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead key site activities across clean water and wastewater projects. You will ensure safety, CDM compliance and high-quality delivery while collaborating with Project Engineers and Project Managers to drive safe and efficient execution.

You will monitor risk, manage subcontractors, and coordinate with internal teams to deliver on time and within budget. A strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement will be essential for