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Location: Site Based, North Wales
Framework: DCWW (Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water) AMP8 Design & Build
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: January 2027

The Opportunity

Ready to lead construction projects that make a real difference to the environment and the communities we serve?

Binnies is looking for experienced Construction Site Managers to join our growing Design & Build team, delivering projects across our AMP8 framework with DCWW (Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water).

As a Tier 1 Design & Build Contractor, we deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects throughout Wales. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of site operations, lead teams and play a key role in delivering safe, high-quality projects on time and within budget.

You'll be the driving force on site, coordinating labour, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders, while working closely with our Project Managers, designers and commercial teams to keep projects moving.

If you're an experienced construction professional who takes pride in leading people, delivering quality and finding sustainable solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Construction Site Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of construction activities, ensuring that safety, quality, programme and commercial objectives are achieved.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Site Management: Plan, organise and oversee daily construction activities, coordinating direct labour, subcontractors, suppliers, plant and materials.

• Programme Delivery: Monitor progress against the construction programme, prepare look-ahead plans and identify and resolve issues that could affect delivery.

• Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Put safety at the heart of everything you do, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015, company procedures and safe systems of work.

• Quality Assurance: Ensure construction works meet drawings, specifications, contractual requirements and client expectations, managing inspections, snagging and defects.

• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate and develop site teams, promoting our ENGAGED behaviours and creating a positive, collaborative working environment.

• Planning & Preparation: Support Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), surveys and pre-construction activities, including preparation of Construction Phase Plans and supporting documentation.

• Commercial Awareness: Monitor site costs, manage resources efficiently and support the commercial team with progress reports and valuation information.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the main point of contact on site, liaising with clients, consultants, local authorities and other stakeholders.

• Reporting & Communication: Maintain accurate site diaries, inspection records and reports, attend project meetings and escalate risks, delays and issues where necessary.

You'll also be responsible for conducting site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, inspections and risk assessments, investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.

About You

You'll be an experienced Construction Site Manager with a strong background in delivering construction projects and the confidence to lead teams in a demanding site environment.

You'll bring:

• Experience managing construction activities within civil, mechanical or electrical engineering.

• A strong understanding of health and safety legislation, CDM 2015 and safe systems of work, particularly within treatment works environments.

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, supervise, coach and develop site teams.

• Strong programme, planning and commercial awareness, with experience monitoring progress and managing resources.

• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.

• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a commitment to quality, sustainability and environmental responsibility.

• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Experience using MS Project and/or Primavera P6 planning software.

• A valid UK driving licence.

You'll also need:

• Valid SMSTS (5-day course).

• CSCS Card.

• Confined Space training to at least medium-risk level.

• First Aid at Work training.

• Temporary Works Coordinator or Supervisor certificate.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications

It would be beneficial if you also have:

• Previous experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

• An understanding of NEC forms of contract.

• Experience using contract management systems such as CEMAR.

• A sound understanding of planned preventative maintenance.

• An HNC/HND in Construction, Civil Engineering or Project Management.

• NEBOSH, IOSH Managing Safely or an equivalent qualification.

• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIWEM or CIEEM.

You may also undertake relevant Binnies training, where appropriate to the role, including Approved Person (AP) and Approved Person Isolation (API) training for our Electrical Safety Rules and Isolation Safety Rules, and Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) training.

Why Join Binnies?

A place where you can grow, feel valued and make a difference.

At Binnies, we believe that great projects start with great people. Our ENGAGED culture is built on respect, collaboration, inclusion and care, creating an environment where everyone can contribute, develop and thrive.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Meaningful work: Help deliver essential water and wastewater infrastructure that supports communities and protects the environment.

• Career development: Grow your skills and experience with opportunities to learn, develop and progress.

• A supportive culture: Be part of a team that values different perspectives, collaboration and treating people with respect.

• Wellbeing and work-life balance: Join a business that prioritises employee wellbeing and offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements where the role allows.

We want our people to feel empowered to be themselves, do their best work and build a rewarding career.

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Location: UK / Wales ¦ Binnies, part of the RSK Group

Lead. Deliver. Grow.

We’re looking for an experienced Delivery Director – Design & Build to join Binnies and take a senior leadership role in the delivery and growth of our Design & Build business, with a particular focus on our Design & Build framework with Welsh Water (DCWW).

This is a key role within our business, combining operational leadership, project delivery, client relationships, people management and business development. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently and successfully, while helping us continue to develop and grow our Design & Build capability.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll provide senior leadership across the Design & Build framework, working closely with Project Managers, Engineering Managers, Commercial teams and our wider business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading the safe and efficient delivery of projects throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Providing leadership, direction and support to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Developing delivery strategies, plans and programmes to support successful project outcomes.
• Maintaining oversight of health & safety, quality, programme, budgets and forecasts.
• Reviewing project delivery plans, tender estimates and project performance.
• Ensuring the right people, skills and resources are in place to meet project requirements.
• Acting as a senior point of contact and escalation point for key clients.
• Building strong relationships with client leadership and understanding their future needs.
• Supporting and leading business development, bids and tenders.
• Identifying new opportunities and helping position Binnies for future growth.
• Championing innovation, best practice, digital delivery, carbon reduction, social value and sustainability.
• Mentoring and developing Project Managers and other delivery professionals.
• Working collaboratively across Binnies and the wider RSK Group to share knowledge, resources and best practice.

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for an experienced engineering and construction leader who understands what it takes to successfully deliver complex Design & Build projects.

You’ll ideally have:

• A relevant degree.
• 10+ years' experience leading teams on design and construction projects.
• Strong experience managing engineering and construction teams.
• Proven project delivery experience, including responsibility for budgets and programmes.
• Good knowledge and understanding of the UK water industry and its regulatory environment.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience contributing to tenders, proposals and business development.
• Strong commercial, strategic and client-facing skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results.
• Good knowledge of tools and systems used across design and construction projects.
• Intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

Chartered status, professional membership and a recognised project management qualification would be advantageous.

Why Binnies?

At Binnies, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, working on major projects and with key clients across the water and infrastructure sectors.

As part of the RSK Group, you’ll also be part of a wider global organisation with expertise spanning engineering, environmental and sustainability services.

This is an opportunity to take a high-profile leadership role, shape the continued development of our Design & Build capability and help deliver the projects that matter to our clients and communities.

Travel within the UK will be required.

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