Civil Site Manager - Water

Posted 10 June 2025
Salary £50k - 55k per year + Vehicle and Fuel
LocationDidcot
Job type Contract - Full Time
Discipline Water & Environmental
ReferenceJO0000059135

Job description

Site Manager - Water

Location: Didcott/ Oxford area
Employment Type: Long-term contract (with a view to permanent)
Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + package


Are you an experienced Site Manager looking for long-term, stable work within the water sector?

If you have a background in managing complex civils and utilities packages and are comfortable working on large water mains projects, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Our client, a tier-one contractor working in partnership with a major UK water company, is seeking a Site Manager to join their team. This is a key role on a critical water infrastructure programme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Construction Manager, oversee daily operations on-site
  • Manage supervisors, direct labour teams, and subcontractors
  • Ensure all works are carried out to the highest health, safety, and quality standards
  • Maintain compliance with water industry regulations and client specifications
  • Plan and coordinate plant requirements and temporary works
  • Drive performance against project programme, budget, and quality KPIs


Candidate Requirements

  • Strong site management experience within the water sector
  • Deep excavation and large diameter water mains experience essential
  • Knowledge of temporary works and related health & safety procedures
  • Experience coordinating direct labour and subcontractors
  • Comfortable working in a highly regulated and quality-critical environment
  • SMSTS, CSCS, and ideally EUSR (Clean Water)

Why Apply?

  • Long-term pipeline of work with a leading water framework contractor
  • Opportunity to convert to a permanent role
  • Competitive package and opportunities for progression

If interested please do send your up to date CV and we will be in touch if successful.


Mario - Carrington West