Water Mains Rehabilitation Site Manager at OCU

Hawarden, Wales, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Site Management, Water Mains Rehabilitation, Sliplining, Pipe Bursting, CIPP, Open-Cut Replacements, CDM Compliance, Health & Safety Legislation, Coordination, Site Audits, Quality Checks, Toolbox Talks, Stakeholder Management, Documentation Maintenance, Risk Identification, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Utilities

Description

At OCU Group, we design, build, and maintain essential utility assets that keep communities connected and moving. As we continue to expand our water division, we’re looking for an experienced Site Manager – Water Mains Rehabilitation to help deliver high‑quality, safe, and efficient projects across our growing portfolio. As a Water Mains Rehabilitation Site Manager, you’ll oversee day‑to‑day delivery of mains rehabilitation and renewal works, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. This role is hands-on, dynamic, and key to our ongoing commitment to innovation and customer service. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage site operations for water mains rehab works (e.g., sliplining, pipe bursting, CIPP, open-cut replacements). Ensure full compliance with CDM, health & safety legislation, and OCU Group policies. Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, and plant to meet programme milestones. Conduct site audits, quality checks, and toolbox talks. Build strong working relationships with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders. Maintain accurate site documentation, RAMS, and daily records. Identify risks, issues, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement. About You You’ll bring: Proven experience managing water mains rehabilitation or similar civil engineering works. Strong knowledge of NRSWA, H&S regulations, and industry best practice. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills. Ability to manage multiple teams and subcontractors in a fast‑paced environment. Relevant tickets (e.g., SMSTS/SSSTS, EUSR Water Hygiene, NRSWA Supervisor). A proactive mindset with a real focus on quality, safety, and delivery. Driven by values, powered by inclusion. At OCU, our values guide everything we do: integrity, collaboration, respect, innovation and one company united. They shape how we work with our clients, communities, and each other. We believe that inclusion is more than a principle — it’s the foundation of our success. By embracing equity and ensuring that every individual has the opportunity to thrive, we create a workplace where diverse perspectives are valued, and everyone feels they belong. Together, we build stronger teams, deliver better outcomes, and grow in ways that reflect the communities we serve. If you want to be part of a culture where values matter and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do apply now and help us shape the future together. If you are invited to progress in the recruitment process, will you require any reasonable adjustments to support you? Please let us know so we can ensure the process is accessible and fair for you. Any information you share will be treated confidentially and will only be used to support you during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Site Manager will lead and manage all site operations for water mains rehabilitation and renewal projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. This involves coordinating labor, subcontractors, materials, and plant while maintaining compliance with regulations and conducting necessary site checks.