Our Engineering and Asset Management team oversee the delivery of new and upgraded assets across our whole region.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Site Manager to join us, managing the construction stage of our £25m storm overflow Monitoring Certification (MCERTS) programme.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

Do you have prior experience in a utilities or process industry, in a construction or maintenance setting? If so, we want to hear from you.
Most important is a sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical assets, standards and working practices, including the regulations around them.
We welcome applications from high-performing working supervisors or those from a contracting background looking for their first steps into a client-side management role.
The successful candidate will possess key qualifications such as SMSTS, IOSH or NEBOSH. Any evidence of competence in areas such as Streetworks, Temporary Works and DSEAR/ATEX would be highly desirable.
You must have strong time management and personal organisation, and be comfortable communicating with internal and external stakeholders at various levels. Sound IT skills, including Microsoft Office, are also key.
Due to the mobile nature of the role, a full UK driving licence is essential. A car allowance for own-vehicle use or company car will be provided.
Interviews for this role will take place week commencing 6 October.

WHO WE ARE

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team

As one of three regional site managers, you’ll have ownership of the successful delivery of the M&E construction works in your area.
You’ll be responsible for projects across our sites in Dorset, South Wiltshire and the New Forest. We welcome candidates based across any of these areas who are willing to travel.
This role can be based in offices and depots at Yeovil, Poole, Salisbury or Dorchester. Occasional travel to our central offices in Bath and Bristol may also be required.
Projects involve upgrading our wastewater pumping stations and treatment works to achieve the latest environmental standards with monitoring instrumentation, new and upgraded plant units and power supply upgrades.
You’ll have a relentless approach to setting and maintaining standards and be a key part of delivering the portfolio of work to all safety, quality, time and cost requirements.

Typical day-to-day duties will include:

• ensuring construction works are fully compliant with all company procedures and CDM Regulations, which will sometimes include fulfilling the role of Principal Contractor
• reviewing and producing risk assessments, method statements and construction phase plans
• working closely with civils and other disciplines, and sequencing the M&E works accordingly
• implementing permit to work systems, including the management of contractors working on operational assets and maintaining uninterrupted water and waste services during all works
• liaising with site operations teams to minimise the impact of projects on working assets
• being the primary liaison for residents and other third parties for projects in public areas, and ensuring they receive excellent service throughout the job
• quality inspections of in-progress and completed works, and ensuring swift resolution of snagging items
• ordering tools, equipment and hired plant as required for each job
• working closely with the Project Engineer and Project Manager to monitor, guide and report on progress and spend.

This role will be predominantly site-based, with a small amount of office work.