Site Manager

Description:

Site Manager (Water Treatment / ECI Phase)

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Contract Rate: £400 - £450 per day (LTD / Outside IR35)

IR35 Status: Outside IR35 (Confirmed Determination)

Duration: Long-Term Contract (AMP8 Framework)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to join a major delivery contractor leading Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and initial site preparation works on a key Water Treatment Works (WTW) facility in Waterlooville, Hampshire.

This long-term, Outside IR35 contract offers excellent project longevity as it moves from ECI, site investigations, and constructability planning into full site execution under the AMP8 investment cycle. Reporting to the Project Manager, you will manage front-line site operations, early works packages, ground investigations, trial holes, site setup, and subcontractor logistics while interfacing with live operational site teams.

Key Responsibilities

ECI & Site Preparation: Oversee early site activity in Waterlooville including ground investigations, service mark-outs, trial holes, site establishment, and access road setups.

Constructability Input: Work closely with design engineers and project management during the ECI phase to review buildability, logistics, sequencing, and temporary works strategies.

Subcontractor & Site Leadership: Direct front-line subcontractors, specialist survey teams, and trade gangs, managing daily site resources to keep lookahead schedules on track.

Health, Safety & Environment: Enforce strict water sector safe systems of work, execute pre-work checks, manage Permits to Dig/Work, review RAMS, and maintain a safe working interface on operational assets.

Quality & Documentation: Manage Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), maintain detailed daily site diaries, track non-conformances, and report progress to the delivery team.

Requirements & Qualifications

Water Sector Background: Proven track record as a Site Manager delivering civil engineering or asset upgrade packages on UK water or wastewater treatment sites (WTW / WwTW).

ECI / Early Works Experience: Practical background managing site surveys, service isolation, ground investigations, and early site setup phases.

Mandatory Certifications:

Valid CSCS Card (Management / Black or Gold)

SMSTS & First Aid at Work

EUSR National Water Hygiene Card

Desirable: Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or CAT & Genny / Service Avoidance training.

If this is something that interests you please apply or reach out directly.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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