Site Project Manager – Water Infrastructure
Location: Thames Valley RegionContract Type: Contract with Temp-to-Perm Potential
Are you an experienced 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 RoleAs 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 worksLead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors, holding daily briefings and ensuring clear communication of plans and targetsWork closely with planners and the wider project team to deliver against programme milestones, updating progress and highlighting risks or delaysTake greater responsibility for project-level reporting, cost awareness and commercial inputEnsure materials, labour and plant are planned and available on site to meet programme requirementsMonitor health, safety and environmental performance on site, carrying out inspections and ensuring compliance with company and client proceduresMaintain accurate site records including diaries, permits, RAMS, ITPs and as-built informationLiaise with local residents, councils, highways and other stakeholders to minimise disruption and manage any issues that ariseSupport 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 sectorStrong background in delivering water mains, pipeline or utilities infrastructure projectsLooking to step into, or already operating within, a Project Management capacityGood understanding of clean water networks, wastewater experience desirableStrong knowledge of site-based project control including resource planning, cost awareness and programme deliveryExperience working under NEC contracts advantageousExcellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate site teams and subcontractorsComfortable working across multiple schemes in a fast-paced environmentWhat is on Offer
Initial contract role with a strong temp-to-perm opportunityClear progression pathwayOpportunity to gain greater commercial and programme exposureChance to work on high-profile infrastructure projects with a leading contractorCareer progression within a growing AMP8 sectorIf interested, please apply with your updated CV and we will be in touch with suitable candidates.
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