Site Manager

Job Title: Site Manager
Location: Derbyshire
Salary: Circa £26 per hour + Benefits

Job Description:
My client seeks an experienced and qualified Site Manager to oversee multiple sites, including water infrastructure projects, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in all operations.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in pipefitting, mechanical engineering, or water industry projects, with proven experience managing teams and delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with clients and report progress to senior management.
• Attend internal and external project meetings as the company representative, reporting progress, actions, or escalations to senior management.
• Supervise construction, fabrication, and water infrastructure activities.
• Ensure all work complies with water industry regulations and approved standards.
• Attend design and commissioning meetings to ensure assembly aligns with drawings.
• Oversee plant ordering, effective utilisation, and site logistics.
• Monitor project costs and progress.
• Conduct quality and safety inspections, including water hygiene compliance.
• Prepare site reports and diaries.
• Ensure correct receipt and storage of goods, escalating any discrepancies.
• Maintain quality control checks and oversee the workforce.
• Resolve day-to-day problems and issues promptly.
• Use computer systems and maintain contract files.
• Manage documentation, including Temporary Works Registers, CPP, and PMP.
• Deliver toolbox talks and actively encourage safety observations on-site.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager or in a similar role.
• Must be able to travel to UK sites.
• Mechanical or engineering background is essential.
• Strong knowledge of pipefitting, water hygiene, or mechanical engineering principles.
• Extensive experience in deep excavation projects and water infrastructure.
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme) certification.
• Water Hygiene certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and build effective relationships.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in using computer systems and maintaining project documentation.

Desirable Skills:

• Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 18001.
• Experience with CE Marking and Achilles UVBD Silver Plus accreditation.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of health and safety legislation.

Benefits Package:

• Circa £26 per hour, time and a half paid for hours exceeding 7.5 per day.
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Paid travel time at a basic hourly rate.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Pension scheme.
• 24 days holiday plus statutory holidays.