Site Manager – Water Mains Renewal & Rehabilitation

Locations: Thames Valley / North London / South London
Rate: £380 per day
IR35: Outside IR35
Sector: Water / Utilities
Contract: Freelance

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking experienced Site Managers to join a number of upcoming water mains renewal and rehabilitation schemes across the Thames Valley, North London and South London.

These are site-based roles within the water sector, overseeing mains renewal and rehabilitation works from mobilisation through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations across water mains renewal and rehabilitation schemes.

• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and other project stakeholders.

• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.

• Manage site documentation, RAMS and permits.

• Monitor progress and report back to the wider project team.

• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and other stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety and environmental requirements.

Essential Experience

Previous water mains renewal or mains rehabilitation experience is absolutely essential.

The client will not consider candidates without demonstrable experience delivering mains renewal or rehabilitation projects.

Candidates should also have:

• Proven experience as a Site Manager within the water/utilities sector.

• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors on live infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of site health and safety requirements.

• Experience working with major water-sector clients.

• Good communication and organisational skills.

Package

• £380 per day

• Outside IR35

• Freelance contract

• Multiple schemes available across Thames Valley, North London and South London

• Opportunity to work on major water infrastructure projects.

Apply

If you have proven mains renewal or rehabilitation experience and are interested in the opportunity, please apply with your latest CV.

Please note: candidates without relevant mains renewal/rehabilitation experience will not be considered by the client.

Design Manager (Highways)
6 month+ contract
£500 to £575 per day
IR35 TBC (likely outside)
Hybrid; 1 day London, 1 day Norwich, remainder WFH
Start: ASAP

My client, a leading UK highways and infrastructure contractor, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of a highways project in Norwich. This role is ideal for someone with strong highways and construction delivery experience who can lead multidisciplinary design activity and drive a Right First Time culture.

Role Purpose
The Design Manager will oversee all design activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring outputs are safe, buildable, compliant and acceptable for adoption by asset owners. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will lead the detailed design process and work closely with construction, technical and stakeholder teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Detailed design leadership – Drive design delivery to required quality and deadlines.
• Compliance oversight – Ensure design aligns with approved information, planning constraints, technical standards and the Specification for Highway Works.
• Construction integration – Collaborate with the Construction Manager to ensure designs are safe, efficient and buildable.
• Principal Designer duties – Embed CDM compliance and safe construction principles throughout design.
• Technical leadership – Provide engineering guidance across all design disciplines.
• Design coordination – Align outputs from designers, subcontractors and contractor designed elements.
• Progress and risk management – Track deliverables, manage risks and implement mitigation measures.
• Reporting and analytics – Produce design progress metrics and dashboards to support EVM.
• Quality assurance – Promote a Right First Time approach to reduce rework and delays.
• Temporary works – Ensure temporary works are correctly designed, checked and implemented.
• Groundwater strategy – Support development of groundwater strategy and securing consents.
• Stakeholder engagement – Build strong relationships with client teams and authorities to secure timely approvals.
• Project collaboration – Work with the wider leadership team to support safe, efficient delivery and handover.
• Planning and procurement – Provide support where required.

Experience Requirements

Essential

• Strong experience in construction delivery, ideally including leadership roles such as Agent or Senior Agent.
• Extensive knowledge of highways design standards, design solutions and the Specification for Highway Works.
• Solid understanding of highways construction techniques and associated procedures.
• Experience working within Principal Designer and Principal Contractor environments.
• Knowledge of temporary works procedures.

Desirable

• Understanding of National Highways handover processes.
• Experience within local authority or Strategic Road Network environments.
• Experience securing and discharging environmental consents.
• Experience gaining design approvals and discharging planning conditions.
• Knowledge of pavement design and stabilisation.

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant CSCS card.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer status.
• SMSTS or equivalent.
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.

For more information, call Daniel Baker on 07380 329 743 or apply via this advert.

Schemes Supervisor

London

£300-£325 per day Umbrella

5-month contract

Immediate interviews and start available

We are working with a Tier 1 highways contractor to recruit an experienced Schemes Supervisor to support the delivery of highway improvement, maintenance and road renewal schemes across London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy programme of works with an established contractor, offering an immediate start and the chance to work across a variety of live highways projects.

The role

As Schemes Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Construction Phase Plans
• Monitoring construction programmes and coordinating with contractors, clients and local authorities
• Managing permits, approvals and permitting requirements
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved designs and specifications
• Maintaining accurate daily site records, including labour, plant and photographic records
• Supporting the resolution of site and construction issues
• Monitoring health, safety and environmental compliance across site
• Inspecting Traffic Management layouts and ensuring Chapter 8 compliance
• Producing site documentation, inductions, POWRAs and daily briefings
• Carrying out weekly safety inspections and attending safety meetings
• Providing information to support compensation events and early warning notices
• Assisting with as-built records and Health & Safety file completion

What we’re looking for

• Previous highways construction experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of the Specification for Highway Works
• Experience supervising multiple contractors and coordinating live works
• Good understanding of NEC3 contracts, including Construction Variations (CVIs)
• Knowledge of Traffic Management and Chapter 8 requirements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Temporary Works Supervisor or Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS or NRSWA qualification

What’s on offer

• £300-£325 per day Umbrella
• 5-month contract
• Immediate interview process
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor on a busy portfolio of London highways schemes