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Site Project Manager - Water

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Contract
Location: Reading

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Site Project Manager - Water Infrastructure

Location: Thames Valley Region 
Contract Type: Contract with Temp-to-Perm Potential

Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for your next challenge in the water sector?

Or are you currently operating as a Site Manager or Site Agent and ready to take the next step into Project Management?

Our client, a leading main contractor within the water industry, is seeking a hands-on Site Project Manager to oversee the day-to-day delivery of water infrastructure schemes.

This role would be ideal for someone from a strong Site Manager or Site Agent background who is looking to transition into a more project-focused role with greater commercial and programme responsibility.

This is an excellent opportunity to work across a range of water mains and network upgrade projects, supporting the delivery of vital improvements for Thames Water.

About the Role 
As Site Project Manager, you will take ownership of site delivery for water main projects within the Thames Water Infrastructure Capital Delivery Framework across the Thames Valley area.

You will be responsible for managing site activities from pre-start through to handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, to specification, on time and within budget. You will lead site-based teams, manage subcontractors and act as the main point of contact on site for the client and key stakeholders, including highways authorities, local councils and Thames Water operations teams.

This role offers increased exposure to programme management, cost control and stakeholder engagement, making it an ideal progression opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day site activities, ensuring safe and efficient delivery of water main and associated civils works
Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors, holding daily briefings and ensuring clear communication of plans and targets
Work closely with planners and the wider project team to deliver against programme milestones, updating progress and highlighting risks or delays
Take greater responsibility for project-level reporting, cost awareness and commercial input
Ensure materials, labour and plant are planned and available on site to meet programme requirements
Monitor health, safety and environmental performance on site, carrying out inspections and ensuring compliance with company and client procedures
Maintain accurate site records including diaries, permits, RAMS, ITPs and as-built information
Liaise with local residents, councils, highways and other stakeholders to minimise disruption and manage any issues that arise
Support testing, commissioning and handover activities, ensuring quality standards are met
  
Skills, Experience and Knowledge

Proven experience as a Site Project Manager, Site Manager or Site Agent within the water or utilities sector
Strong background in delivering water mains, pipeline or utilities infrastructure projects
Looking to step into, or already operating within, a Project Management capacity
Good understanding of clean water networks, wastewater experience desirable
Strong knowledge of site-based project control including resource planning, cost awareness and programme delivery
Experience working under NEC contracts advantageous
Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate site teams and subcontractors
Comfortable working across multiple schemes in a fast-paced environment
What is on Offer

Initial contract role with a strong temp-to-perm opportunity
Clear progression pathway
Opportunity to gain greater commercial and programme exposure
Chance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects with a leading contractor
Career progression within a growing AMP8 sector
If interested, please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch with suitable candidates.

Mario

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