Job Description
Construction Site Manager - STW Installation Project\n\nLocation: Reading, Berkshire (Site-Based)\n\nContract: 12 Weeks (Potential for Extension)\n\nDay Rate: Circa £400 (Outside IR35)\n\nAre you an experienced Construction Site Manager with a background in mechanical installation within sewage treatment works? Are you available for a short-term, high-value contract with strong potential for extension?\n\nWe're currently recruiting for a Site Manager to oversee a blower replacement installation project at a Sewage Treatment Works (STW) in Reading, working with a leading contractor in the water sector. This project involves coordinating the safe and efficient removal and installation of critical blower systems, replacements and upgrades.\n\nThis is a 12-week site-based contract, with a £380-£400 day rate (outside IR35), and scope for further involvement in follow-on work.\n\nThe Role:\n\nManaging day-to-day site operations on a live STW during mechanical blower replacement works\nCoordinating specialist subcontractors involved in installation and commissioning\nEnsuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards\nChairing daily briefings and toolbox talks, reporting to project and client teams\nMaintaining site records, RAMS, and progress tracking documentation\nLiaising with engineers, OEMs, and stakeholders to ensure installation meets specification \n\nThe Person:\n\nSite Management experience on mechanical installation works within STW or WTW sites\nStrong understanding of blower systems, pipework installation or similar mechanical packages\nCSCS Black Card or Thames Water Passport\nSMSTS \n\nReference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)\n\nTo apply for this role or to be considered for similar opportunities, please click "Apply Now" or contact Ed Douglass at Rise Technical Recruitment.\n\nRise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.\n\nsite manager, construction manager, STW, sewage treatment works, blower installation, mechanical site manager, CSCS black card, SMSTS, Thames Water, Reading, water infrastructure, outside IR35, mechanical civils, utilities, short-term contract, WTW, water industry, wastewater, plant replacement project