We are looking for an experienced Working Site Manager/Supervisor to join the Water Artisans Team. We are market leaders in the construction of natural swimming pools, ponds, water features, landscapes and rocky streams. We are multiple RHS flower show medal winners so as you would expect our standards are high.
All of our projects involve water. We build water features and swimming pools, all without chemical treatment. Although beneficial, you do not need to be a water expert. Our technical experts will be supporting each project. What we require is a experienced Site Manager, who is great at organising and working with a small team to deliver a scope of works against a timeframe and budget.
You are keen and enthusiastic with a desire to learn and get ‘stuck in.’ A ‘can-do’ approach is a must. You have a high attention to detail and love working hands-on and outdoors. You likely have a keen interest in landscapes, water and the environment.
This is a full-time position based and travelling from our office near Dorchester, Dorset. We work across the South of England and It is important to know that some project locations necessitate longer working days due to travel time with requirements to stay away overnight in accommodation paid for by the company. Additional hours will equate to additional pay and when working away colleagues are rewarded with a Friday off to help provide a balanced lifestyle.
Job description:
You will be responsible for the Site Management of an assigned project from preparation & handover from the Project Manager through to project completion & handover to the client. Responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following;
· Necessary project understanding attained from project handover prior to mobilisation, to be able to deliver and communicate objectives to stakeholders e.g. clients, architects, colleagues, sub-contractors.
· Undertake essential project preparation prior to site arrival to ensure required materials and tools are available on site without disruption/delay.
· Site mobilisation including undertaking & communicating site specific method statements & risk assessments.
· Responsibility for overseeing Health, Safety & Environmental aspects on site ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company processes & policies.
· Ability to accurately read, understand & set out from site plans including levels.
· Good knowledge of building methods and regulations
· Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
· Managing project timelines, resources and budgets to achieve set objectives
· Monitoring progress, tracking milestones and addressing issue or delays proactively.
· Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills with the ability to effectively address challenges and make sound judgement
· Fostering a positive work environment providing leadership, guidance and support to the team and encouraging productivity.
· Develop positive relationships with clients, designers & architects.
· Strong communication with Operations and Project Mangers to discuss progress, obstacles, variations etc...
· Managing site team performance and welfare (both employed and subcontractors) including timekeeping, grievances, failure to follow company processes etc. and escalating when necessary.
· Sign off for colleague and subcontractor working hours
· Prepare site reports and log progress
· General site discipline including ensuring hire equipment is fully fuelled and off hired in a timely manner and leaving sites in clean and tidy condition following completion of snagging checks.
Benefits:
- 23 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Company vehicle provided for work use
- Private medical insurance
- Private dental insurance
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Technical ‘on the job’ training
- Uniform provided
- Company events
- Opportunities for career development
- Flexible Friday working when working away
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 40 hours per week – 14:30 finish on Fridays.
- Normal hours are 8am-4.30pm with some early starts and late finishes
Experience:
- At least 4 years of industry experience (preferable)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (Essential!)
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: Dorchester
Application deadline: 17/08/2026
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000-50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
