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This role is working within the water sector, covering projects across multiple frameworks, water sector experience is preferred.
This is a permanent role, candidates must be commutable to Harrogate and prepared to travel/stay away as part of the role.
Job Outline
- Leading and managing on-site teams, including subcontractors and labourers, to ensure projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in accordance with schedule and budget.
- Providing expert technical guidance and oversight for EICA (Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) engineering tasks.
- Identifying and mitigating potential risks while ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conducting inspections and quality checks to ensure all works adhere to industry standards and regulations, and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Carrying out pre-start preparations such as Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), contract reviews, and project program setup.
- Coordinating plant, equipment, and resource requirements in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Demonstrating a thorough understanding of key contract terms and ensuring adherence to them.
- Overseeing daily site operations and completing all required documentation, including toolbox talks, safety briefings, LOLER, PUWER, and other compliance records.
- Ensuring that all assigned tasks are delivered on time and within budget.
- Conducting final inspections, testing, and sign-off of completed works.
- Maintaining proactive communication with stakeholders to identify and manage early warnings.
- Promoting a culture of safety by clearly communicating and enforcing health and safety standards and upholding a commitment to quality across all site activities.
Candidate
- Proven site management experience in the water and utilities sector
- CSCS Managers Card (Level 6+), SMSTS, EUSR Blue Card
- 18th Edition, ECS Gold Card, City & Guilds 2391 Test & Inspection
- Full UK driving licence
- Strong knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, particularly the Principal Contractor role
- Proficient in NEC3 and NEC4 contracts, including Bills of Quantities (BoQ)
- IOSH or NEBOSH certification (obtained or in progress)
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications
- Strong customer service focus
- Excellent leadership, problem-solving, communication, and team collaboration skills
- Assertive, adaptable, safety-conscious, punctual, and approachable
