Site Manager

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We understand the impact our work has on our society and the environment. It’s the difference we make that improves people’s lives and helps the economy to grow. We work alongside our customers to deliver resilient, bespoke infrastructure solutions that keep the taps running, the energy flowing and people connected. The work we do together matters.

About the role:

Due to continued growth Avove are looking for a site manager to join our Severn Trent Water framework. As a Site Manager, you will lead by example, ensuring safe, compliant, and high‑quality project delivery. You’ll drive a strong HSEQ culture by challenging unsafe behaviours, ensuring corrective actions, and overseeing weekly safety leadership discussions, inspections, and interventions. You will communicate company and industry standards clearly, assign responsibilities effectively, and ensure teams have the right skills, competence, and training.

You’ll work closely with Operations and Training teams to identify development needs, support training release, and ensure all key project HSEQ documentation is drafted, implemented, and maintained to the highest standard.

Location:

Given the nature of the role, we will consider applications from candidates located across the Severn Trent coverage area (East and West Midlands)

Key Responsibilities:

* Understand and manage the contract scope for each project.
 
* Ensure accurate completion of site diaries.
 
* Maintain appropriate welfare facilities on site.
 
* Prepare RFQs for required subcontracted activities.
 
* Hold pre‑start meetings with all subcontractors at least one week before work begins.
 
* Produce and maintain rolling 4‑week look‑ahead programmes.
 
* Liaise regularly with client operational teams to coordinate site activities.
 
* Chair collaborative meetings with clients and subcontractors.
 
* Review and discuss Avove direct RAMS with Site Supervisors.
 
* Review and discuss subcontractor RAMS with relevant site and engineering teams.
 
* Review and approve subcontractor payment applications promptly.
 
* Lead new‑starter inductions for regional/workstream staff.
 
* Arrange subcontractor inductions via Site Supervisors.
 
* Complete two Site Supervisor inspections per week.
 
* Issue permits as required.
 
* Review Crane Lift Plans (where AP‑trained).
 
* Generate, review, and approve non‑crane lift plans.
 
* Deliver daily briefings to site teams.

Skills and Experience:

* Strong knowledge and practical application of CDM, Safety, and Environmental Regulations.
 
* Experience with in the water industry or another public utility sector.
 
* Excellent communication skills.
 
* Strong understanding of the importance of collaboration and effective stakeholder management.
 
* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
 
* Full, valid UK driving licence.
 
* Valid CSCS Card.
What’s it in for you:
We offer a rewarding salary that is tailored to your skills and experience. But that’s not all! We celebrate hard work and give recognition to our colleagues. In addition to this, we understand that one size doesn’t fit all, so everyone has access to a variety of flexible benefits that work for you.

* 24 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Company pension scheme

* Life assurance

* A selection of lifestyle benefit options

* Financial wellbeing programme

* Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing and onsite mental health first aiders to support our colleagues.

* We love to give back so we offer you volunteering days in your community and charity matched giving where we will boost your fundraising.

* Rewards initiative for achieving recognised professional qualifications.

About us:

We design, build and maintain the UK’s utilities infrastructure to help transform local communities for the better. We provide cutting-edge and sustainable…