Site Manager - MEICA Water Projects

About the role

Veolia is looking for a Site Manager to lead on-site delivery of MEICA-focused water industry projects. The role is based on site with extensive travel around the UK, full-time (37 hours per week) and permanent. The Site Manager acts as the day-to-day business owner on site, working closely with the Project Manager and reporting to the Construction Manager, with total responsibility for the site programme, budget and commercial commitments, and for safety and quality standards.

Key responsibilities

• Project management: liaise with the client, manage the site programme, control costs and budgets, supervise subcontractors and internal labour, and procure materials and equipment.
• Health and safety: oversee safety protocols, act as the site representative for CDM regulations, and ensure risk assessments and method statements are followed.
• Quality management: monitor installation progress against technical specifications and drawings, inspect mechanical, electrical and instrumentation works, maintain the QMS and ITP, and give final sign-off before handover.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or in a project management role in construction, specifically on MEICA water projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, CDM 2015 and WIMES.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Essential: IOSH or relevant H&S qualification, SMSTS, First Aid (3 day at Work) qualified, and site management experience.
• Visa sponsorship is not offered; right to work in the UK is required.

Required skills

• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools.
• Desirable: Google Suite.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days.
• Company car or cash allowance, comprehensive pension scheme and private medical insurance.
• Maternity, paternity, adoption and carer support leave, plus income protection and life insurance.
• Veolia Cares wellbeing programmes, including a volunteering day each year.