Job Description
Civil Site Manager - Water
Essex Thames Water Framework Freelance
Lead Major AMP8 Civils Projects with Long-Term Work Ahead
If you're a Civil Site Manager with a strong heavy civils background and experience in the water sector, this is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor delivering a secured programme of work across the Thames Water framework.
With multiple infrastructure schemes mobilising across Essex from September onwards, this isn't just another short-term contract. You'll become part of a growing delivery team working across a pipeline of major AMP8 projects, offering continuity of work and the opportunity to move between schemes as the programme progresses.
Working on complex water infrastructure projects, you'll play a key role in safely delivering challenging civils packages while leading site teams to achieve programme, quality and safety objectives.
The Role
As Site Manager, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day delivery of heavy civils works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standard.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading site operations on major water infrastructure schemes.
Managing subcontractors, direct labour and site teams.
Delivering heavy civils packages including reinforced concrete, drainage, earthworks, underground services and structural works.
Driving programme performance and coordinating daily site activities.
Ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to specification.
Managing permits, RAMS, quality documentation and site records.
Building strong working relationships with project teams, engineers and client representatives.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
Proven experience managing heavy civils projects within the water or utilities sector.
Previous Site Management experience on infrastructure projects.
SMSTS.
CSCS Black or Gold Card.
Strong knowledge of health & safety, permits, RAMS and quality processes.
Experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
Desirable:
Thames Water Passport.
EUSR Water Hygiene.
Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator.
IOSH or NEBOSH.
Why Apply?
Secure AMP8 workload with an established contractor.
Multiple projects across Essex with long-term opportunities.
Work on complex, high-value civil engineering schemes within the water sector.
Join a collaborative delivery team with a strong reputation for successful project delivery.
Opportunity to play a key role on projects that will improve critical water infrastructure across the region.
If you're an experienced Civil Site Manager looking for your next freelance opportunity within the Thames Water framework, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
