Site Project Manager - Water

Site Project Manager - Water Infrastructure
Location: Thames Valley Region (Swindon Area)
Contract Type: Contract with Temp-to-Perm Potential

Are you an experienced Site 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 into a Project Manager position
• 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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