Site Manager
CV-LibraryPoole, DorsetpermanentPosted: 30 September 2026
Apply NowPinnacle Recruitment are looking for Site Managers to join a major water infrastructure programme in the Poole and South Dorset area, delivering a range of AMP8 schemes for a leading UK water company.
Working as part of an integrated design and build team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of works on site, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Duties;
* Manage the day-to-day construction activities across water and wastewater projects.
* Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
* Ensure works are delivered in accordance with RAMS, programme requirements, quality standards and environmental controls.
* Coordinate site activities with the Project Manager, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and wider delivery team.
* Monitor progress, productivity and resource requirements, escalating any issues that could impact programme or cost.
* Manage health, safety and environmental requirements, maintaining a strong safety culture across site.
* Ensure construction activities comply with relevant water industry standards, specifications and legislation.
* Review designs and construction information, identifying potential issues before and during delivery.
* Liaise with the client, designers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
* Manage site documentation, inspections, permits and quality records.
* Support commissioning, testing and successful project handover.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Site Manager / Site Agent within the water, wastewater or civil engineering sector.
* Strong experience managing construction activities on live sites.
* Good understanding of health & safety, quality and environmental requirements.
* Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple workstreams.
* Ability to read and understand construction drawings and technical specifications.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Relevant site management qualifications such as SMSTS.
* Water industry experience and knowledge of AMP delivery would be highly advantageous
Working as part of an integrated design and build team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of works on site, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on programme and to the required quality standards.
Duties;
* Manage the day-to-day construction activities across water and wastewater projects.
* Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
* Ensure works are delivered in accordance with RAMS, programme requirements, quality standards and environmental controls.
* Coordinate site activities with the Project Manager, Site Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and wider delivery team.
* Monitor progress, productivity and resource requirements, escalating any issues that could impact programme or cost.
* Manage health, safety and environmental requirements, maintaining a strong safety culture across site.
* Ensure construction activities comply with relevant water industry standards, specifications and legislation.
* Review designs and construction information, identifying potential issues before and during delivery.
* Liaise with the client, designers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
* Manage site documentation, inspections, permits and quality records.
* Support commissioning, testing and successful project handover.
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Site Manager / Site Agent within the water, wastewater or civil engineering sector.
* Strong experience managing construction activities on live sites.
* Good understanding of health & safety, quality and environmental requirements.
* Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and multiple workstreams.
* Ability to read and understand construction drawings and technical specifications.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Relevant site management qualifications such as SMSTS.
* Water industry experience and knowledge of AMP delivery would be highly advantageous