Site Manager

CV-LibraryEgham, SurreycontractPosted: 22 September 2026
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Location: Egham, Surrey
Salary: Competitive + Package
Project: AMP8 – Affinity Water

Gearing Recruitment Solutions are working on behalf of our client, a leading contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK, to recruit an experienced Site Manager for a major AMP8 water treatment project in Egham, Surrey.

The project involves the construction of a new Rapid Gravity Treatment Plant, alongside improvements to the existing clean water treatment site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to play a key role in the delivery of a major water infrastructure scheme.

The Role

As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the safe and efficient day-to-day delivery of works on site, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and multiple work packages through to completion.

Key responsibilities include:

* Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

* Supervise site teams and supply chain partners, coordinating multiple work packages and monitoring progress against programme.

* Ensure compliance with H&S, CDM, quality and environmental requirements, including RAMS, permits, briefings and site audits.

* Monitor progress, costs and programme changes, working closely with project, commercial and design teams.

* Liaise with the client, designers, subcontractors and other stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain delivery.

* Identify technical issues and support value engineering and efficient delivery solutions.

* Lead, develop and support site teams, including PDRs, capability reviews and effective delegation.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in water or infrastructure construction, ideally with exposure to both civil and M&E works.

* Proven experience managing large or multiple work packages within a construction environment.

* Previous experience within the Water Industry, ideally across water treatment or clean water projects.

* Strong understanding of CDM 2015, NEC contracts, H&S and quality requirements.

* Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications and project data.

* Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

* Commercially aware, organised and confident working with clients, subcontractors, designers and internal teams.

Qualifications & Certifications

* HNC or higher in Civil or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

* SMSTS and CSCS.

* EUSR Water Hygiene (1 & 2) and TWC.

* First Aid and Fire Marshal.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 and CAD.

Why Apply?

* Major AMP8 water infrastructure project with a leading contractor.

* Opportunity to work on a high-profile water treatment works upgrade.

* Long-term project opportunity within the water sector.

* Chance to work across both civil and M&E work packages.

* Competitive salary and package.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Gearing Recruitment Solutions for more information

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