Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Site Manager with a strong background in the water utilities sector to join our team, delivering key projects across the United Utilities framework in the North West.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing site operations, ensuring the safe and successful delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, and maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and performance. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and project teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

What will your day look like…

• To promote safe working practices, ensure full implementation and compliance with the safety responsibility statement below.
• Responsible for the submission of accurate site records to enable effective monitoring of programme and cost plans as requested to agreed format as applicable.
• Ensure that toolbox talks, task briefs and COSSH briefs are carried out for all work tasks pri-or to the commencement of work for allocated contracts.
• Ensure that all allocated tasks are undertaken in accordance with the planned safe method of working.
• Brief out risk assessments and method statements for on-site activities
• Responsible for ordering and receipt of site deliverables, and timely returns of goods re-ceipts notices as instructed.
• Supervise sub-contractors, contract staff and direct labour for allocated site activities.
• Carry out performance reviews for direct reports, administering poor performance, at-tendance management and disciplinary procedures as applicable

About you...

• Demonstrated experience managing site operations in the water industry
• Valid certifications including:

o EUSR SHEA

o Water Hygiene

o SMSTS

o IOSH Managing Safely

• Strong knowledge of Temporary Works
• Solid understanding of COSHH regulations
• Proven experience in conducting and applying risk assessments
• A detail-oriented, safety-first approach to project management
• Leadership skills to promote a strong culture of safety and compliance

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.

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. Join us—and take the next step toward a rewarding and inclusive career.

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