We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of water infrastructure projects across multiple sites in the Leeds area. This role plays a key part in driving site performance, maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality, and environmental compliance, and supporting successful project delivery in a live construction environment.
- Manage day-to-day site operations across water infrastructure projects
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and all relevant health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
- Develop, review, and implement RAMS, Method Statements, and other SHEQ documentation
- Lead site safety processes including toolbox talks, safe systems of work, and site inductions
- Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, and plant to support programme delivery
- Monitor and report on site progress (daily, weekly, and monthly updates)
- Identify and report variations, assisting with change tracking and project scope control
- Maintain accurate site records, as-built information, and handover documentation
Essential
- Proven experience as a Site Manager in construction, civil engineering, or utilities environments
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and CDM Regulations
- Valid CSCS card (essential)
- Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, and daily operations
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple site activities
- Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
- Ability to maintain accurate site records and reporting documentation
Desirable
- Experience within water, utilities, or infrastructure projects
- SMSTS qualification or equivalent site management certification
- Experience working within SHEQ frameworks
- Knowledge of programme delivery tracking and reporting tools
- Experience supporting project handovers and client reporting
At OCU, we believe that meaningful work should come with meaningful support. That's the principle behind Careers with Purpose, our commitment to ensuring every person at OCU feels supported, developed, and valued, not just in their role today, but throughout their career with us.
Alongside the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects, we offer a benefits package that we are continuing to develop as we grow, and the kind of career acceleration that only comes from being inside a business moving at this pace.
As a rapidly growing organisation, there are genuine opportunities to progress, broaden your experience, and build a long-term career within OCU Group.
To apply, please submit your CV by 15/6/2026
For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact Nicola Brooke
at
[email protected]
At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.
As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five-fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.
Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.
We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.
At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.
Our Culture & Values
At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.
To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing
[email protected].
