Site Manager – Hayling Island

Site Manager – Hayling Island

  • Contract
  • Portsmouth
    Location: Portsmouth
    Sector: Water & Utilities
    Job type: Contract
    Salary: £380 - £400 per day
    Contact: Highfield Professional Solutions
    Contact email: info@highfiedps.co.uk
    Contact phone:01489774010
    Job ref: BBBH26733_1786629337
    Published:
    Duration:
    Expiry Date: 2026-Sep-10
    Startdate: 14/09/2026

    Site Manager – Clean Water RMV Scheme

    Location: Portsmouth
    Rate: £400 per day
    IR35: Outside IR35
    Start Date: Mid-September
    Contract: Freelance
    Sector: Water / Utilities

    The Opportunity

    We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Manager to join a clean water RMV scheme in Portsmouth, with a planned start date of mid-September.

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Manager with a strong background in the water sector and a good understanding of mechanical and electrical (M&E) works.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Manage day-to-day site operations and ensure works are delivered safely and efficiently.

    • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors and project stakeholders.

    • Oversee works in accordance with the project programme and specifications.

    • Ensure all health, safety and environmental requirements are met.

    • Review and manage RAMS, permits and relevant site documentation.

    • Monitor progress, quality and productivity on site.

    • Liaise with the Project Manager, engineers, client and subcontractors.

    • Identify and resolve issues arising during the works.

    • Provide regular progress updates to the wider project team.

    • Ensure M&E activities are properly coordinated alongside the wider construction works.

    Requirements

    • Proven experience as a Site Manager on water or utilities projects.

    • Experience working on clean water infrastructure schemes is highly desirable.

    • Good understanding of M&E works and their coordination on site.

    • Strong knowledge of site health and safety requirements.

    • Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.

    • Good communication and organisational skills.

    • Relevant site management qualifications, including SMSTS and CSCS.

    Package

    • £400 per day

    • Outside IR35

    • Freelance contract

    • Portsmouth

    • Mid-September start

    • Clean water RMV scheme

    If you are an experienced Site Manager with water-sector experience and a solid understanding of M&E works, please apply with your latest CV to be considered.

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