Site Manager

Description:

Site Manager - Water & Wastewater Infrastructure
Scotland | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Deliver Essential Infrastructure Across Scotland
Are you an experienced Site Manager with a background in water, wastewater or civil engineering projects? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading infrastructure contractor delivering major capital investment projects across Scotland, helping to improve and future-proof the country's water and wastewater network.
You'll play a key role in delivering complex infrastructure schemes, leading site teams, ensuring the highest safety standards and driving successful project delivery from start to finish.
The Opportunity
Working within a major capital delivery programme, you will oversee the safe and efficient construction of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You'll lead operational teams on site, coordinate subcontractors, manage programme delivery and ensure projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.
This role offers the opportunity to work on long-term infrastructure investment programmes that will improve environmental performance, enhance network resilience and support communities across Scotland.
Key Responsibilities
·Manage the day-to-day delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
·Lead site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve programme and quality objectives.
·Promote a strong health, safety, environmental and quality (SHEQ) culture across all activities.
·Ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications.
·Plan labour, plant and materials in line with construction programmes.
·Monitor project progress, identify risks and implement mitigation measures where required.
·Manage subcontractor performance and ensure contractual obligations are achieved.
·Work closely with Project Managers and commercial teams to maintain programme and cost performance.
·Coordinate highway permits, private land access and stakeholder engagement where required.
·Build positive relationships with clients, local authorities and the public throughout project delivery.
About You
We're looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of site operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality.
You'll ideally have:
·Experience managing water, wastewater or civil engineering construction projects.
·Previous experience as a Site Manager on infrastructure projects.
·Strong knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
·Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and project programmes.
·Commercial awareness and an understanding of project cost control and Early Warning processes.
·Excellent communication and leadership skills.
·Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (preferred).
·Full UK Driving Licence.
What's On Offer
·Competitive salary
·Company vehicle or car allowance
·Discretionary bonus
·25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
·Contributory pension scheme
·Life assurance
·Health Cash Plan
·Employee Assistance Programme
·Online GP service
·Retail discount scheme
·Cycle to Work scheme
·Enhanced family leave
·EV salary sacrifice scheme
·Ongoing training, development and career progression
·Long-term pipeline of secured infrastructure projects across Scotland
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a well-established infrastructure business delivering some of Scotland's most significant water and wastewater projects. With a strong order book, long-term investment programmes and a genuine commitment to developing its people, you'll have the chance to build a rewarding career while making a lasting impact on essential infrastructure across the country