Site Manager (Civils)

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Do you have construction site management experience? Are you looking for a role where you can manage a team to success? If so, we have a great opportunity for you in our Construction team as a Civils Site Manager.
What you'll do

Our Engineering and Sustainable Delivery department is responsible for the delivery of water treatment, wastewater and network projects.

As the Civils Site Manager, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• agreeing pre-construction administration information with the Construction Manager and attending all pre-start meetings to ensure a well-prepared and planned start to the project
• ensuring guidelines are adhered to and records are kept up to date to achieve a safe working environment and all work is of an adequate quality
• preparing construction phase health and safety plans and submitting them to the CDM coordinator to ensure legislation is complied with
• ensuring compliance with requirements identified in the Construction E3MP to ensure the team carry out activities legally and with due care to the environment
• attending contractors' tender review meetings and pre-commencement meetings to ensure they are aware of all matters relating to work activities on their site
• ensuring all site staff and appointed contractors have a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, especially CDM, health and safety and environmental requirements
• inputting into optioneering, buildability and design as required to assist the most risk-free and cost-effective solution
• producing forecasts to control and monitor costs against the construction estimate
• liaising with Detailed Designers, the Mechanical and Electrical Contractor and the Programme Manager to achieve the most economical, safe and quality project.

What you'll need

To be successful, we are looking for a positive individual who will be a respected leader and can build a good relationship with the team, external contractors and the public. You will have relevant construction site experience.

It would be beneficial for you to have undergone the following training:

• First Aid at Work training
• National Water Hygiene Certificate
• fire warden training
• Temporary Works Coordinator training
• deep trench support training
• Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• lifting operations training
• manual handling at work training
• working at height training
• asbestos awareness training
• environmental awareness training
• CDM Awareness course
• NRSWA Supervisor course.

However, full training will be provided.
What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion - with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.