M&E Site Manager - Water / Wastewater (Contract)
Location: Bristol
Duration: 12-Month Rolling Contract
Rate: Up to 500 per day
An established water and environmental infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Site Manager to lead M&E delivery on a Water Recycling Centre (WRC) project in Bristol.
This is a site-based contract role suited to a strong M&E professional with proven water board and water sector experience, ideally gained on wastewater treatment or environmental projects.
The Role
You will take responsibility for managing all mechanical and electrical site activities from installation through to commissioning, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
This role requires strong coordination across multiple subcontractors and close liaison with internal management and client stakeholders.
Reporting Structure
- Reporting directly to the Contracts Manager
- One Supervisor reporting into you
- Responsible for overseeing 4-5 electrical and mechanical subcontractors
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all mechanical, electrical and EICA installation works on site
- Manage daily site operations, programme sequencing and subcontractor coordination
- Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, HSE legislation and company procedures
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, quality control and site documentation
- Review and approve RAMS, method statements and inspection test plans (ITPs)
- Conduct site inspections and quality audits in line with British and ISO standards
- Attend and lead coordination meetings with client, contractors and internal teams
- Support commissioning and handover activities
Key Requirements
- Strong water board / water sector experience (essential)
- Environmental project experience
- Proven experience managing M&E works on site
- Valid JIB, SMSTS, First Aid, AP tickets
- Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E site management
- Strong electrical background advantageous
- Experience managing multiple subcontractors simultaneously
- Confident communicator with strong leadership capability
Why Apply?
- Long-term 12-month rolling contract
- Competitive day rate circa 500
- High-profile Water Recycling Centre project
- Opportunity to work within the UK water and environmental infrastructure sector
If you are an experienced M&E Site Manager with strong water sector experience and are available for your next contract in Bristol, apply now with your CV.