How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Note for Recruitment Agencies:
We prefer to hire directly, and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release.
We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner.
Site Manager
Location: Southern Water Framework – Chichester, West Sussex
Within our Environment Business Division (Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Engineering), we are seeking a Site Manager to support the delivery of water and wastewater projects across the Southern Water Framework.
In this role, you will contribute to the successful delivery of multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects, helping achieve strong outcomes across programme, cost, safety, and quality.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading day-to-day site management, including developing, monitoring, and delivering the programme
- Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental (HS&E), and quality standards in line with company procedures
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date site diaries and project records
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and subcontractors
- Producing weekly and monthly progress reports
- Managing sections of work, including supervising and supporting the site team and supply chain
- Reporting progress and performance to the Project Manager
- Ensuring:
- Risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work systems, site inductions, and safety briefings are completed
- Daily, weekly, and monthly inspections in line with Business Management System (BMS) requirements
- Quality assurance (QA) processes and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) are developed, maintained, and followed
About You
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and career paths. If you meet most of the criteria below and are motivated to grow into the role, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Criteria:
- Experience working at Site Manager level (typically 5+ years or equivalent experience)
- Relevant industry qualifications (HNC/HND or higher, or equivalent)
- Understanding of engineering and construction principles and practices
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry standards
- Familiarity with water and wastewater treatment processes or similar sectors
- Experience applying CDM health and safety responsibilities, including managing design and technical risk
- Relevant certifications such as:
- CSCS
- SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)
- First Aid
- IOSH Environmental (or equivalent)
- Confidence using IT systems, including MS Excel and document management tools
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
- Experience supporting, coordinating, or leading teams
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Desirable:
- Temporary Works Coordinator certification
- Water hygiene training
- EUSR (Electrotechnical Joint Industrial Scheme) (1 & 2 USC)
What We Can Offer in Return
With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion, we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects.
- Stability within the business, along with the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long-term career goals
- Diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional commitment
- An ambitious growth strategy for continued success
Our Commitment to Wellbeing:
- ‘Be Well’ programme, offering discounts on products and support for a range of physical and mental health issues
Investing in Your Future:
- High-quality training for employees of all levels, including:
- Leadership development framework
- Apprenticeship programmes
- Career Paths initiative for tailored training and support to fulfil potential
Agile Working:
Flexible working arrangements, where appropriate, to support both individual and team needs.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our Benefits Package
We prioritise our people and offer a comprehensive benefits package alongside a competitive salary, including:
- Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the ability to purchase additional holidays
- A wide range of corporate discounts
- Cycle to Work schemes
- Comprehensive pension plan
- Regular Save as You Earn (SAYE) share purchase scheme
- Private medical scheme options for all salaried employees
- Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24/7 support
- Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role
About Us
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need.
We uphold our values with:
- Delivering excellence for clients and the community
- Passion for our role in providing vital services
- Integrity as the foundation of our business
- Collaboration with clients, supply chain, and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value
For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available, contact charlotte.gornall@gallifordtry.co.uk.
Additional Information
- Flexible working options are available (full-time, reduced hours, or flexible arrangements) and will be discussed further during recruitment.
- We encourage candidates to confirm any specific adjustments needed for a positive application experience.
Beyond rigid requirements: Didn’t meet every requirement perfectly? At Galliford Try, we believe being the right fit often transcends formal qualifications. Your unique experience may be exactly what we’re looking for.
Disability Confident Employer: As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to offering an interview to any suitably qualified candidate with a long-term health condition or disability. Please contact the Resourcing Partner If applicable, to discuss adjustments for your interview. A full job description is available upon request.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills