Site Manager

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators. Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance. Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you. Job Title: Site Manager Responsible To Senior Operations Manager Location Southern Water Job roles and responsibility To manage H&S, Environment & Quality on all the sites, you are responsible for making sure all construction work under your control is carried out correctly. You will have to make sure all the correct permits for the activity being undertaken are issued. You will be responsible for any direct labour & subcontractors, materials/plant on site. You must ensure they all comply with the industrial engineering codes of practice, company procedures and relevant safety standards. You will also be responsible for the programme deadlines and make sure everything is done cost-effectively and to the client’s satisfaction. Health, Safety & Environment Be familiar with and demonstrate a commitment to the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental Policies. Implement the relevant requirements of the SMS and EMS within their area of responsibility. Ensure that their staff receive or have access to copies of the Environmental Policy and are kept informed of environmental developments and issues. Ensure that the Health & Safety Environmental Policy are effectively communicated to the workforce, particularly to those engaged in activities that have been identified as likely to have a significant environmental impact. Principal Duties & Accountabilities Lead by example with regards to SHEQ (PPE) to motivate your teams. Compliance with Specific Risk Assessment and Method Statements for construction activities. Making sure your teams do not Operate any Plant Equipment unless trained, appropriately certificate and authorised Liaise with customers at site level and making sure all details are given to the Customer Liaison Manager for follow up Report any Hazards / Near Misses / Accidents / Incidents / Utility Damages directly to the SHEQ Manager and via the company reporting systems Ensure all Direct and Sub-contractors teams follow Codes of Practice & Adhere to NRSWA requirements. To maintain @identify any training requirements with your permit, water hygiene card first aid etc Manage mains replacement operations such as pipe insertion, pipe bursting, directional drilling and as a last resort open cut, and customer connections. Manage mains replacement teams ensuring that quality and programme targets are met. Work closely with the SHEQ Manager to deliver the best H & S performance. Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is being achieved on all sites. Ensure all personnel have had a full induction whether directly employed or sub-contract. All Training certificates must be seen and recorded before any work being undertaken. Adhere to client’s procedures and best operating practice. Manage sub-contractors & direct labour ensuring they are working safely and efficiently to United Infrastructure Water Services required standards. Accurately record all work carried out on site through the weekly joint measure sheets this must be issued to the Q.S department every Monday afternoon and completed on our Mobile App. Develop and maintain a relationship with relevant client representatives. Ensure all accident and incidents are followed and reported as the flowchart and are carried out promptly with the required reports being filed out. Ensure plant checks are undertaken on site, and defected plant must be reported. Ensure all personnel are fully aware of company policies, i.e. Drugs and Alcohol, Waste Management. Ensure all direct labour & subcontractors receive the relevant paperwork, i.e. permits to dig, risk assessments, method statements, etc. and they are aware and are complying with these procedures. Make sure all sites are complying with audits. Ensure the Commercial team are provided with the relevant information to appropriate deadlines. Attend all relevant team briefs your manager wants you to attend Coordinate Section 74 Reinstatement Details. Carry out a minimum of 4 safety audits and 4 of each close calls / good calls per month to be forwarded to your line manager with all actions & closeouts. Making sure all Reinstatement is completed the first time and ITP Checks are signed off. Complete ITP checks in line with UIWS ITP Procedures and hold points. Develop and maintain relationships with clients on a regular and frequent basis, attending internal and external meetings as required, ensuring client requirements about the delivery of the Contract are met. Carry out any other duties deemed to this role by your line manager. Job Facts & Figures Southern Water Clean Water Mains Replacement Framework We have a 5-year Framework with an option to extend for a further 5 years. The scheme areas cover Hampshire and East & West Sussex, so a company van will be offered along with fuel card to suitable candidates. You will be managing up to 4 teams within a geographical area, which could be direct Sub-contract. Key Performance Indicators Ensure all work is undertaken safely and that actions taken do not endanger you or others. Ensure team members carry out the works in a safe and effective manner Cooperate with management and ensure all construction works are carried out to a high quality and conform to Industry Standards, Codes of Practice. Enforce and adhere to the company’s policies and procedures & make sure that all documentation is kept up to date on site. Key Working Relationships Liaison with: Internal - Framework Delivery Manager, Senior Operations Manager, SHEQ Manager, Customer Liaison Manager, Q.S and manage working teams External - Client Reps, sub-contractors, suppliers Person Specification Experience and Qualifications: Previous Team Lead/Supervisory experience working within Utilities sector, with preference to clean water NRSWA Supervisor CAT & GENNY Trained and competent Awareness of Streetworks Noticing / CoP and SLG site set Ups EUSR Water hygiene SSSTS / SMSTS Awareness or Pipe Joint Method – Electrofusion / Buttfusion etc Good IT skills and awareness Awareness and Preferred Temporary works trained Clean Driving Licence Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. Here at United Infrastructure, we invest in our people and firmly believe that our workforce is our most valuable asset. A driving force for success and the core to achieving our vision of creating a connected and sustainable future, our team is the heart of our organisation. Are you looking to be part of an exciting journey within an evolving business? Want to learn something new, every single day? Then you’ve come to the right place. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. A fast-paced, diverse, and hugely ambitious business, we welcome challengers, innovators and people who embrace change. Establish yourself in a creative environment that champions freedom of expression, and supports you in your personal and professional development – because together, we achieve more. Ready to take the next step in your career? United Infrastructure operates a direct sourcing model and does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted without prior agreement will be considered a gift and the candidate will be deemed to have been introduced directly. No fees will be payable in these circumstances