Construction & Installation Oversight

• 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.

Programme, Cost & Progress Management

• 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.

Stakeholder Coordination

• 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.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• CSCS Gold/Black Card.
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate.
• EUSR/SHEA Water card.
• Confined Space training.
• Experience with NEC contract environments.
• Background in MEICA or civil engineering beneficial.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning ability.
• Ability to identify risks and proactively implement mitigation measures.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills (MS Project, site management software, reporting tools).
• Resilient, calm under pressure, and adaptable to changing site conditions.

Working Conditions

• Primarily site-based at water/wastewater treatment works, pipeline routes, or pumping stations.
• Work may involve outdoor environments, confined spaces, operational plant areas, and varied weather conditions.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required based on project needs.
• PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are mandatory.

Salary and benefits

• Company Van or car allowance
• Medicash plan
• Life insurance
• Benefits portal
• Company pension
• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

At AFECO, we value our employees and encourage and support them to develop themselves and their career through training and progression. We offer the opportunity to work on a range of project types and sizes in the water sector, including our own internally developed products and solutions. We are a privately owned business with a friendly and open culture and are dedicated to creating and maintaining a workforce that is highly skilled and motivated. As a company, we are committed to equal opportunities for all and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, sex, disability, or age.

Join us at AFECO and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.