Avove
Site Manager
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Site Manager
We’re looking for a Site Manager to join our Severn Trent Water framework.
Location
We welcome applications from candidates based across the Severn Trent region, with flexibility to travel across the framework area as required.
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
£48,000 - £54,000 (depending on experience)
Benefits
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Family-friendly policies
- A company car or car allowance
About the Role
Due to continued growth across our Severn Trent Water framework, Avove is looking to appoint a Site Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects. You'll drive a strong HSEQ culture, lead site teams and subcontractors, ensure compliance and project documentation standards are met, and work closely with operational and training teams to develop capability, performance, and project success.
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.
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About You
- Strong knowledge of CDM, health & safety, and environmental legislation.
- Experience within the water sector or a similar utilities environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative approach with the ability to build strong working relationships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Valid CSCS Card.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa process. Applicants must therefore have, and maintain, an alternative right to work for the duration of employment.
What’s in it for You?
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Private GP Helpline & Health Cash Plan
- Avove Discount Scheme
- Family friendly policies
- 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.
Why Join Avove?
At Avove, we’re proud to create an environment where people can build meaningful careers, develop their skills and feel supported to reach their full potential. We invest in training and development, provide opportunities to grow, and are committed to a workplace where safety, wellbeing and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do. With a strong focus on supporting our people and their families through a broad range of benefits, Avove is a place where you can feel valued, make a real impact and take the next step in your career with confidence.
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About Avove
Avove is a leading infrastructure services provider, delivering critical utility and energy solutions across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation, we specialise in the design, maintenance, and renewal of essential infrastructure for water, energy, and telecoms networks. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to long-term investment in training, development, and modern equipment to support our teams in delivering high-quality, reliable services for our clients and communities.
We Are an Equal Opportunities Employer
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and are building a workplace where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the application or interview process, please let us know and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can support you.
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