Job Description:

Site Manager, Water Treatment Projects

£65K + Car or Car Allowance + Excellent benefits package including Healthcare, Contributory Pension Scheme and Full and Comprehensive Manufacturers based Product Training

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager with experience of project delivery in the Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation sector to join a global market leader in water treatment, offering full and comprehensive product training, excellent remuneration package, and opportunities for career progression.

The Company – Site Manager, Water Treatment Projects

My client is a worldwide leader in water processing technology and are trusted by customers by a wide range of manufacturing sectors to provide the best and most reliable systems in the water treatment sector.

Their healthcare and laboratory-based water treatment division is an integral part of this global services and technology group, employing thousands of employees worldwide. Offering 'best in class' solutions across a wide range of equipment, their success is based upon a commitment to world leading manufacturing facilities, outstanding product innovation, excellent customer care and the recruitment and development of good people.

The Role – Site Manager, Water Treatment Projects

The Site Manager is the on-site leader responsible for the execution of MEICA-focused water industry projects. In this pivotal role, you act as the day-to-day business owner on-site, working in close partnership with the Project Manager to ensure successful project delivery. You provide essential site leadership, serving as the operational arm to the Project Manager to achieve project goals, while maintaining a functional reporting line to the Construction Manager. You hold total responsibility for driving the site programme, managing budgets, and ensuring our commercial commitments are met, while maintaining impeccable standards in safety and quality for all MEICA installations.

Onsite Project Management

• Liaise directly with the client to provide regular updates, address concerns, and ensure project alignment on MEICA-specific requirements.
• Manage the site programme to ensure all milestones are met and potential delays are proactively mitigated.
• Control site costs and project budgets by monitoring expenditure, optimizing resource allocation, and managing variations.
• Supervise and coordinate subcontractors and internal labour to maintain productivity across mechanical, electrical, and ICA workstreams.
• Manage the procurement of onsite materials and equipment in line with project timelines.

Onsite Health & Safety Management

• Oversee all onsite health and safety protocols to maintain a zero-incident environment.
• Act as the site representative for CDM regulations, always ensuring compliance.
• Foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring risk assessments and method statements are strictly adhered to, particularly concerning electrical and mechanical hazards.

Onsite Quality Management

• Monitor installation progress to ensure strict adherence to technical specifications, drawings, and industry best practices for MEICA works.
• Conduct thorough, systematic inspections of mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation installations as work progresses.
• Maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS) on-site, including detailed installation records, test results, and ITP (Inspection and Test Plan) documentation.
• Verify that all installations are complete, tested, and compliant, providing the final formal sign-off to release the site to the commissioning team.
• Proactively identify defects or non-conformances, ensuring they are rectified prior to handover.

Your Background – Site Manager, Water Treatment Projects

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Agent or project management role within the construction industry, specifically within MEICA water projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, health and safety legislation (specifically CDM 2015), and WIMES.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective client and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency in project management software and scheduling tools.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, or equivalent engineering qualification).

Qualifications

What you will bring to the role…

• Strong communication skills
• Build strong working relationships 
• Results-oriented with a 'can do' attitude

Essential:

• IOSH qualification or relevant H&S qualification is essential
• SMSTS Qualified
• First Aid (3 day at Work) Qualified
• Experience of site management in a relevant industry is essential

The Benefits – Site Manager, Water Treatment Projects

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world class water treatment equipment organisation. You will be joining a national team of Site Managers / Project Delivery Specialists who take great pride in their work and who aim to build upon long term relationships with customers. You will be continually challenged as you are exposed to new technologies. You will receive constant support and guidance from senior management and your technical knowledge will be furthered through training courses.

For those with the desire there are opportunities to progress your career into more technical specialist roles.

In return, the successful applicant will benefit from first class product training, recognised by the industry, which will run on an ongoing basis as new products are introduced. A generous remuneration package is also guaranteed, including competitive basic salary, company car or car allowance, healthcare package, contributory pension scheme, phone and laptop, along with the opportunity to progress your career within a market leading organisation.

This vacancy is being advertised by TRS Consulting Services Limited. The services advertised by TRS Consulting Services Limited are those of an employment agency and / or employment business.