Site Manager

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Site Manager – Water Infrastructure

Location: Dursley / Gloucestershire

Rate: £375–£500 per day (DOE)

Job Type: Freelance / Contract

Start Date: 20/04/2026

Red Sky Personnel are working alongside a well-established civil engineering contractor delivering works on a key water infrastructure project. Due to upcoming project requirements, they are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager to oversee delivery on a programme of works within the utilities/water sector.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Site Manager with a strong heavy civils background to join a busy project with immediate start and solid pipeline potential.

The Role

The Site Manager will take responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of works on site, managing both direct labour and subcontractors while ensuring programme, quality and commercial targets are met.

Key responsibilities will include:

Managing day-to-day site operations across a water infrastructure scheme

Overseeing works including deep drainage, pipelines and associated civils

Supervising and coordinating subcontractors and site teams

Ensuring works are delivered in line with programme and specifications

Maintaining high standards of health & safety compliance on site

Liaising with engineers, planners and commercial teams

Monitoring progress and resolving any on-site issues

Ensuring quality assurance and site documentation is completed correctly

Supporting planning, sequencing and short-term programming of works

Driving productivity and maintaining project timelines

Requirements

Proven experience working as a Site Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure

Strong background in heavy civils, ideally including deep drainage or utilities

Experience within the water sector (clean or wastewater) is highly desirable

Demonstrable experience managing direct labour and subcontractors

Good understanding of planning and programme delivery

Strong commercial awareness with working knowledge of NEC contracts

Ability to read and interpret drawings and technical specifications

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Certifications / Tickets:

SMSTS – Essential

CSCS Black or Gold Card – Essential

TWC (Temporary Works Coordinator) – Preferred

NRSWA Supervisor – Preferred

What’s on Offer

Competitive day rate (£375–£500 DOE)

Immediate start available

Opportunity to work on a key water infrastructure project

Potential for contract extension depending on performance

Long-term opportunities within a strong project pipeline

Interested?

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Location:
Gloucester
Salary:
£375 - £500 /day
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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