Site Manager

Company Overview

As part of the United Infrastructure Group, we are a dynamic and innovative specialist engineering services, solutions and products provider focused on servicing our clients’ immediate and future needs. We do this through the development of industry‑changing cleantech products as well as through engineering delivery excellence. We specialise in the design and delivery of process, mechanical, electrical and ICA engineering‑based projects, products and solutions.

Regardless of the project, they all pursue the same goal: to improve the efficiency and sustainability of our water, wastewater and waste treatment. Our team of highly skilled and experienced professionals has extensive consulting and contracting experience, including engineers, scientists and commercial managers. Our knowledge and expertise spans more than 30years across water, wastewater, marine, energy and power sectors. At AFECO, we cover all stages of the innovation and project delivery cycle from concept through to operations.

Our aim is simple – to provide the most effective solutions and products on the market and thus, exceed clients’ expectations through market‑leading technology.

Job Title:

Site Manager

Location:

Norfolk/Suffolk (travel required)

To manage all on‑site construction, installation and commissioning activities for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The Site Manager ensures safe, compliant and efficient site operations while delivering projects to the required quality, programme and budget.

• Lead daily site operations for construction, mechanical, electrical and ICA installation works.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe and efficient delivery.
• Conduct daily briefings, toolbox talks and site coordination meetings.
• Maintain a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to company and client standards.

• Ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations, site safety plans, RAMS and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Carry out site inspections, safety audits and incident/near‑miss reporting.
• Implement environmental controls relating to water industry works (pollution prevention, drainage, waste handling).
• Ensure quality of work meets specifications, drawings and regulatory standards.

• Supervise civil, mechanical, electrical and ICA works associated with water/wastewater treatment plants, pipelines, pumping stations and process upgrades.
• Ensure construction is carried out in accordance with approved designs, drawings and schedules.
• Coordinate site surveys, temporary works, lifting operations and commissioning activities.
• Manage material deliveries, plant usage, logistics and site readiness.

• Track and report progress against programme milestones and adjust plans as required.
• Monitor productivity and resource utilisation.
• Assist with cost control, variations, procurement needs and forecasting.
• Ensure timely completion of project documentation, daily reports and site records.

• Act as the main site contact for clients, project managers, consultants and regulatory bodies.
• Communicate site issues, risks and progress updates clearly and promptly.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, commissioning).
• Support community and environmental liaison where work affects public areas.

• Significant experience as a Site Manager or Senior Site Supervisor in the water, wastewater, utilities or civil engineering sector.
• Strong understanding of water industry construction activities including treatment process equipment, pipework installation, pumping systems and MEICA integration.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Good knowledge of H&S regulations, CDM 2015 and quality control.
• Proficiency in reading drawings, schedules, RAMS and technical documentation.
• Full UK driving licence.

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
• CSCS Gold/Black Card
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate
• EUSR/SHEA Water…