Site Manager

  • Pinnacle Recruitment
  • Poole, Dorset
  • 30/09/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Site Engineer Project Manager Site Manager Management Architect and Design

Job Description

Pinnacle 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.