Salary: Circa £57,000 depending on experience 12 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time, 40 hours per week Base Location: Irvine, Ayrshire At Alpheus, we deliver innovative water and wastewater solutions that make a real difference to our customers and the environment. We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee construction and refurbishment works at an operational wastewater treatment facility. This is a dedicated, full-time site-based role during a major construction programme, providing day-to-day leadership of subcontractors and acting as the key point of contact between the client, project team and operational teams. You'll play a critical role in ensuring construction activities are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to ongoing site operations. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional with strong site management capabilities and a proven track record of working within operational industrial, water or wastewater environments. Key Responsibilities Maintain a dedicated presence on site during active construction works and lead day-to-day site activities. Act as the principal on-site contact for construction matters, liaising closely with the client, Alpheus Project Manager, operations team and subcontractors. Plan and coordinate subcontractor activities, site logistics, deliveries, lifting operations and access requirements. Lead daily site briefings and coordination meetings, ensuring accurate records of work progress, constraints and actions are maintained. Monitor project progress against programme milestones and identify practical solutions to mitigate potential delays. Lead the day-to-day management of construction safety and ensure compliance with CDM 2015 requirements and company procedures. Review risk assessments and method statements, ensuring agreed controls are effectively implemented. Coordinate permits, site inductions, welfare arrangements, access control and task briefings. Manage the interface between construction activities and live operational processes, including planned shutdowns, isolations and asset returns to service. Ensure quality standards are maintained through inspections, defect management, testing, commissioning support and handover activities. Maintain accurate site records, including labour, plant, inspections, progress reporting and variation tracking. Foster a positive safety culture aligned to our "Safer Every Day" approach and support continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements Demonstrable experience managing construction works within operational industrial, water or wastewater facilities. Experience coordinating civil, mechanical and electrical subcontractors across multiple workstreams. Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015, construction safety management, permit systems, RAMS and contractor management. Experience managing the interface between construction activities and live operational environments. Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, programmes and construction documentation. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise activities and resolve site issues effectively. Good IT and reporting skills with experience maintaining accurate site records and progress updates. SMSTS qualification and a valid CSCS card appropriate to the role. Desirable Experience working with wastewater treatment assets and process plant. Experience managing demolition, structural repairs, lifting operations or temporary works. MEICA installation, testing or commissioning experience. What's in it for you? Personal private healthcare 25 days annual leave, rising with service, plus Bank Holidays Life Cover at 8x your salary Personal Accident Cover up to 5x your salary Competitive pension scheme with double-matched contributions up to 6% Annual bonus scheme Flexible benefits package to support your wellbeing and lifestyle Excellent career development opportunities within the wider Anglian Water Group Why Alpheus? As part of the Anglian Water Group, Alpheus is committed to delivering sustainable water and wastewater solutions that protect the environment and support our customers. In this role, you'll play a vital part in delivering a high-profile construction programme, ensuring safe and successful project delivery while supporting the operation of critical infrastructure. You'll join a collaborative team where safety, innovation and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do. Closing Date: 27/10/2026 #LI-SA2 We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential. We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment. If you need any support, please get reach out to our team resourcing@anglianwater.co.uk’ To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date. If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK. More information about how we look after and use your information can be found in our Privacy Notice. Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.

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