Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager Water (Contract) Location: Horsham, West Sussex Contract Length: 12 Months (Starting October 2025) Rate: up to £500 a day Umbrella/Limited Overview: A leading water and environmental infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Site Manager to support delivery of a wastewater treatment project at an organic waste processing facility in West Sussex. This is a contract role, suited to a site-based professional with strong experience across mechanical, electrical, and EICA installations within the utilities or water sector. Role Summary: Reporting to the UK Contracts Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing site-based M&E construction activities from planning through to commissioning. The role requires close coordination with internal teams, subcontractors, client stakeholders, and suppliers to ensure safe, compliant and efficient delivery of all works. Key Responsibilities: ·Oversee mechanical, electrical and EICA installation works on site ·Manage construction programmes, planning, and scheduling of site activities ·Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, health & safety standards and site procedures ·Manage permit to work systems, including LOTO (lock out/tag out) protocols ·Maintain high standards of site welfare, safety, and quality documentation ·Coordinate and attend meetings with client, contractor and internal teams ·Conduct quality audits and ensure installation aligns with required British and ISO standards ·Prepare site documentation including method statements, RAMS, and inspection reports Ideal Candidate Profile: ·HNC/HND/Degree in Engineering or related field (time-served experience also considered) ·Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E site management, ideally within the water sector ·Strong electrical background advantageous ·Valid CSCS card and SMSTS required (NEBOSH desirable) ·Excellent communication and team coordination skills ·Willingness to work site-based with occasional travel as required