Site Manager

Company: OCU Group
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Location: Northwich
Job Description:

Site Manager

Department: Water

Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time

Location: Delamere

Reporting To: Mark Rogers, Andrew Jones

Description

Location: Delamere, Cheshire | Contract Type: Permanent | Working Pattern: Full-Time | Site Based

Pay / Benefits: Remuneration for this role is benchmarked competitively within our sector.

The Opportunity

OCU is delivering critical water infrastructure projects that support essential UK networks. As a Site Manager, you’ll take full ownership of site delivery, leading teams to deliver projects safely, on time and to the highest standards. If you want to lead from the front on complex infrastructure works and play a key role in shaping delivery, this is it.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and manage day-to-day site operations across water infrastructure projects
  • Drive high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to meet programme targets
  • Monitor project progress, resources and site performance
  • Manage site documentation, permits and reporting requirements
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Identify and resolve risks, issues and delivery challenges
  • Promote quality, efficiency and continuous improvement on site

What You’ll Bring

Essential:

  • Proven experience as a Site Manager within water or utilities projects
  • Strong understanding of infrastructure delivery, including pipelines or treatment works
  • SMSTS and CSCS (Manager level)
  • Ability to lead teams and manage subcontractors effectively
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

  • Experience working on UK water frameworks
  • Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor certification
  • EUSR Water Hygiene
  • It would be great if you have experience delivering multi-disciplinary projects

What We Offer

At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That’s the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.

Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.

As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, contact Jonathan Bryden at jonathan.bryden@ocugroup.com.

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Posted: July 1st, 2026