Site Manager

Role Purpose

To manage all on site construction, installation, and commissioning activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Site Manager ensures safe, compliant, and efficient site operations while delivering projects to the required quality, programme, and budget. The role involves coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management & Leadership
  • Lead daily site operations for construction, mechanical, electrical, and ICA installation works.
  • Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
  • Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks, and site coordination meetings.
  • Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company and client standards.
• Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
  • Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, site safety plans, RAMS, and permit to work systems.
  • Carry out site inspections, safety audits, and incident/near miss reporting.
  • Implement environmental controls relating to water industry works (pollution prevention, drainage, waste handling).
  • Ensure quality of work meets specifications, drawings, and regulatory standards.
• Construction & Installation Oversight
  • Supervise civil, mechanical, electrical, and ICA works associated with water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations, and process upgrades.
  • Ensure construction is carried out in accordance with approved designs, drawings, and schedules.
  • Coordinate site surveys, temporary works, lifting operations, and commissioning activities.
  • Manage material deliveries, plant usage, logistics, and site readiness.
• Programme, Cost & Progress Management
  • Track and report progress against programme milestones and adjust plans as required.
  • Monitor productivity and resource utilisation.
  • Assist with cost control, variations, procurement needs, and forecasting.
  • Ensure timely completion of project documentation, daily reports, and site records.
• Stakeholder Coordination
  • Act as the main site contact for clients, project managers, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
  • Communicate site issues, risks, and progress updates clearly and promptly.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, commissioning).
  • Support community and environmental liaison where work affects public areas.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor in the water, wastewater, utilities, or civil engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of water industry construction activities, including treatment process equipment, pipework installation, pumping systems, and MEICA integration.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and multi disciplinary teams.
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations, CDM 2015, and quality control.
• Proficiency in reading drawings, schedules, RAMS, and technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• CSCS Gold/Black Card.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate.
• EUSR/SHEA Water card.
• Confined Space training.
• Experience with NEC contract environments.
• Background in MEICA or civil engineering beneficial.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning ability.
• Ability to identify risks and proactively implement mitigation measures.
• Confident decision making and problem solving abilities.
• Good IT skills (MS Project, site management software, reporting tools).
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable to changing site conditions.

Working Conditions

Primarily site based at water/wastewater treatment works, pipeline routes, or pumping stations. Work may involve outdoor environments, confined spaces, operational plant areas, and varied weather conditions. Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required based on project needs. PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are mandatory.

Salary and Benefits

Company Van or car allowance, Medicash plan, Life insurance, Benefits portal, Company pension, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays). Additional benefits include professional development and training opportunities.

Equal Opportunity

AFECO is committed to equal opportunities for all and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability or age.