Overview
I’m recruiting on behalf of a main contractor working on the Northumbrian Water framework and we’re looking for a proactive Site Manager to lead repair and maintenance works across the region. This is a hands‑on role for an experienced site professional with strong water / utilities sector knowledge who can run safe, compliant, and efficient site operations while developing their team and delivering for the client.
Key responsibilities
* Day‑to‑day management of water repair & maintenance contracts, delivering programmes on time and to budget.
* Lead site safety and compliance: own the site H&S culture, ensure RAMS / Permit‑to‑Work / SSoW are implemented, support risk assessments and incident investigations.
* Quality assurance: maintain standards of workmanship, complete quality records and close out snagging and audit actions.
* Plant, materials and logistics control: plan and oversee plant use, materials delivery and 3rd‑party interfaces.
* People leadership: recruit, mentor and manage site operatives and subcontractors; lead toolbox talks, competency checks and performance reviews.
* Client & stakeholder liaison: represent the contractor at progress meetings, coordinate with Northumbrian Water client reps, local authorities and statutory bodies.
* Technical problem solving: deliver practical solutions to operational challenges, manage improvement notices and lessons learned.
* Administration & reporting: maintain timesheets, site diaries, as‑laid records, test paperwork and weekly progress reports.
* Support continuous improvement: participate in joint inspections, site monitoring reviews and technical audits.
Qualifications & experience
* Proven Site Management experience in water or utilities (or closely related civil / infra works) — delivering repair, reinstatement, or maintenance contracts.
* NRSWA Supervisor qualification (essential).
* Water Safety Passport or equivalent water industry safety training.
* SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent supervisory H&S training).
* Supervisory / people‑management training and demonstrable experience leading operatives and subcontractors.
* CSCS card (or appropriate craft / management card) and full UK driving licence.
* Competence in completing quality & H&S documentation, and experience handling client audits and improvement notices.
* Desirable: Confined Space, First Aid at Work, Permit to Work experience, and familiarity with network asset records / as‑laid submissions.
Benefits
* The role offers a competitive package with a range of employee benefits typically available through the contractor, for example: private healthcare / cashback health plan, pension and life insurance, enhanced family leave policies, structured training and career progression, and wellbeing support and employee discounts.
Why apply
This is a durable frontline Site Management role on an established water framework – great for a hands‑on manager who wants variety, responsibility and clear career progression with a main contractor. If you’re ready to step into a role where your leadership, safety focus and water‑sector know‑how make a visible difference, apply now and let’s have a confidential conversation.
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