Site Manager

Site Manager Location: Durham / Northumbrian Water Region Division: Environment Note for Recruitment Agencies We prefer to hire directly and will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible for release. Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted and no fees will apply. Please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. About Us Galliford Try is one of the UK’s leading construction groups with a strong track record of delivering lasting change through major infrastructure and environmental projects. With over £3.2 billion in secured work, we provide a stable and exciting environment where you can stretch your capabilities and achieve long‑term career goals. Purpose of the Role We are looking for a Site Manager to join our team working on the Northumbrian Water Frameworks, delivering projects across clean and waste water treatment sites. Reporting to the Senior Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing and controlling site activities to ensure safe, timely and high‑quality project delivery. You will coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure work is completed in line with programme, specification and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Manage Mechanical, Electrical and Civil site installation schemes across water and wastewater treatment sites. Lead daily site operations to ensure compliance with SHE legislation, contractual timescales and specifications. Conduct regular toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings. Ensure accurate documentation including Method Statements, Risk Assessments and testing records. Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors and in‑house teams to coordinate delivery and logistics. Monitor site costs, contribute to progress reports and attend project meetings. Drive a culture of safety, accountability and collaboration. About You To succeed in this role, you will have experience in the water and/or sewage sectors, ideally gained on active construction sites. An industry‑relevant ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ qualification. Site‑based experience in infrastructure / water‑related projects. SMSTS, IOSH or CITB 5‑Day Site Safety certification. A relevant CSCS card, First Aid training and EUSR accreditation. Organised and professional approach to work. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and build relationships. Passion for quality, safety and customer service. What We Can Offer in Return Competitive salary and benefits package Generous holiday entitlement, with the option to buy additional days Comprehensive pension plan Private medical scheme options Cycle to Work and Save As You Earn schemes Membership fees paid for one professional body 24/7 employee assistance and wellbeing support through our ‘Be Well’ programme Agile working arrangements where appropriate Tailored training and development through our Career Paths programme Additional Information Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full‑time, part‑time or flexibly. Please let us know how we can make the application process positive for you. If you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to building an inclusive workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role. Please let us know if this applies to you. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Construction, Civil Engineering, and Utilities Contact For more information on this role or to enquire about other roles within our Environment business, contact: adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk #J-18808-Ljbffr