Site Manager; MEICA; Water & Civils

Position: Site Manager (MEICA) - Water & Civils
Site Manager
- Water & Civils (MEICA) - Central London We are recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to deliver complex water and heavy civils projects in Westminster, Central London. This role is ideal for a Site Manager with strong experience coordinating civil works alongside MEICA installation, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality delivery on design & build schemes within regulated environments. You will play a key role in managing site operations, coordinating design interfaces, and ensuring programme, quality, commercial and HSE targets are achieved.

The Role As Site Manager, you will take responsibility for managing construction activities across water and civil engineering projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the highest quality standards. You will work closely with Contracts Managers, Project Managers, engineers and commercial teams to achieve successful project outcomes. You will also support design development, challenge constructability issues and coordinate civils activities alongside mechanical and electrical installation phases.

Key Responsibilities Site & Project Delivery Manage day-to-day site operations across water and civil engineering schemes

Deliver projects safely, on programme and within budget

Lead teams of Sub Agents, Engineers and Forepersons Ensure works are completed to specification and without defects

Produce and implement Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs and Waste Management Plans Develop and manage construction programmes and 2-week lookaheads

Coordinate procurement schedules and resource requirements

Maintain accurate site records and diaries

Design & Buildability Coordination Support development of temporary and permanent works designs

Review and challenge designs for constructability, sequencing and access

Coordinate civils works around MEICA installation, testing and commissioning

Manage RFIs, technical queries and design changes with internal and external teams

Ensure alignment between design outputs, methodology and site constraints

Apply knowledge of water industry standards including CESWI and WIMESClient & Commercial Management Act as the key site contact for clients and stakeholders

Produce accurate monthly progress and commercial reports

Identify and implement value engineering opportunities

Maintain cost control and maximise commercial performance

Chair weekly progress meetings

Essential Experience & Qualifications Experience as a Site Manager or Site Agent within civil engineering or water sector projects

Strong knowledge of design & build projects and regulated environments

Experience coordinating civils works on MEICA-intensive water or wastewater schemes

Understanding of interfaces between civils, mechanical and electrical installations

Knowledge of CDM regulations, programme management and cost control

Ability to interpret drawings and challenge technical solutions

Required Tickets & CertificationsCSCS Black Card
- Site ManagerNVQ Level 6 or 7 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent)
SMSTS (CITB)
First Aid at Work (3-day)
Temporary Works Supervisor (TWS) or Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
EUSR Water Hygiene (Blue Card)
Confined Space
- Medium Risk minimum

Highly DesirableNEBOSH Construction CertificateIOSH Managing Safely Confined Space
- High Risk Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts

Experience using Primavera P6CEng MICE or equivalent professional membership

The package

Competitive salary up to 70,000

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Private medical cover
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days Company car, car allowance or van (role dependent)
Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Employee Assistance Programme8 hours paid volunteering leave

Ongoing leadership & management training

Structured career development and progression support

Continuous service awards

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If you are an experienced Site Manager with strong water and civils expertise, apply now to be considered for this Central London opportunity.