Site Manager (MEICA) - Water & Civils
£65,000-£70,000 per annumCity of London
Overview
Site Manager - Water & Civils (MEICA) - Central London
We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to deliver complex water and heavy civils projects in Westminster, Central London. This role is ideal for a Site Manager with strong experience coordinating civil works alongside MEICA installation, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery on design & build schemes within regulated environments.
You will play a key role in managing site operations, coordinating design interfaces, and ensuring programme, quality, commercial and HSE targets are achieved.
The Role
As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for managing construction activities across water and civil engineering projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, engineers and commercial teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
You will also support design development, challenge constructability issues and coordinate civils activities alongside mechanical and electrical installation phases.
Key Responsibilities
Site & Project Delivery
- Manage day-to-day site operations across water and civil engineering schemes
- Deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget
- Lead teams of Sub Agents, Engineers and Forepersons
- Ensure works are completed to specification and without defects
- Produce and implement Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs and Waste Management Plans
- Develop and manage construction programmes and 2-week lookaheads
- Coordinate procurement schedules and resource requirements
- Maintain accurate site records and diaries
Design & Buildability Coordination
- Support development of temporary and permanent works designs
- Review and challenge designs for constructability, sequencing and access
- Coordinate civils works around MEICA installation, testing and commissioning
- Manage RFIs, technical queries and design changes with internal and external teams
- Ensure alignment between design outputs, methodology and site constraints
- Apply knowledge of water industry standards including CESWI and WIMES
Client & Commercial Management
- Act as the key site contact for clients and stakeholders
- Produce accurate monthly progress and commercial reports
- Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
- Maintain cost control and maximise commercial performance
- Chair weekly progress meetings
Essential Experience & Qualifications
- Experience as a Site Manager or Site Agent within civil engineering or water sector projects
- Strong knowledge of design & build projects and regulated environments
- Experience coordinating civils works on MEICA-intensive water or wastewater schemes
- Understanding of interfaces between civils, mechanical and electrical installations
- Knowledge of CDM regulations, programme management and cost control
- Ability to interpret drawings and challenge technical solutions
Required Tickets & Certifications
- CSCS Black Card - Site Manager
- NVQ Level 6 or 7 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent)
- SMSTS (CITB)
- First Aid at Work (3-day)
- Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
- EUSR Water Hygiene (Blue Card)
- Confined Space - Medium Risk minimum
Highly Desirable
- NEBOSH Construction Certificate
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Confined Space - High Risk
- Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering
- Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts
- Experience using Primavera P6
- CEng MICE or equivalent professional membership
The package
- Competitive salary up to £70,000
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private medical cover
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days
- Company car, car allowance or van (role dependent)
- Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 8 hours paid volunteering leave
- Ongoing leadership & management training
- Structured career development and progression support
- Continuous service awards
Apply
If you are an experienced Site Manager with strong water and civils expertise, apply now to be considered for this Central London opportunity.
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