Site Manager – Bishop Auckland

Wolsingham, County Durham
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Senior / Site Manager

Bishop Auckland Wastewater Treatment Works
Permanent 65,000 – 75,000 + Package
Location: Bishop Auckland, County Durham

We’re recruiting for an experienced Senior / Site Manager to join a major wastewater treatment project at Bishop Auckland Wastewater Treatment Works, with works due to commence in August.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term water infrastructure scheme, taking ownership of site delivery from the early stages of the project through to commissioning.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of the project, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Working closely with the client and delivery teams, you’ll play a key role in driving the project through every stage of its lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) and design through to construction and commissioning.
• Develop robust project plans, defining scope, technical requirements, and delivery strategies.
• Lead site teams, engineers, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.
• Manage reinforced concrete, shaft sinking, and complex civil engineering activities.
• Control project budgets, monitor costs, and produce accurate forecasts.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, managing variations, compensation events, and change control.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining programme milestones.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, environmental legislation, and UK water industry regulations.
• Act as the key point of contact between the client, contractors, regulatory bodies, and stakeholders.
• Carry out site inspections and quality checks to ensure works are delivered to specification.
• Maintain strong working relationships with Costain, ensuring all delivery aligns with their procedures and project standards.

About You

We’re looking to speak with candidates who have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Site Manager or Site Manager within the water or heavy civil engineering sector.
• Previous experience delivering wastewater treatment works or major water infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in reinforced concrete works and shaft sinking.
• Experience working within a Northumbrian Water environment.
• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts, project planning, and commercial management.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop site teams.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, risk management, and project delivery.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications (preferred).

Salary & Benefits

• 65,000 – 75,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Competitive benefits package
• Long-term, secure project with work commencing in August
• Opportunity to work on a flagship wastewater infrastructure scheme
• Career progression with a leading contractor in the UK water sector

If you’re an experienced Site or Senior Site Manager looking for your next challenge on a high-profile water project, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.