Site Manager
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list. Likely if it's SOC 2455
£57,000 / year
Salary
Above P75 for SOC 5330
£41,800
Going rate
Offer clears by 1.4×
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 5330 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 49% sure that is the right code. Anglian Water Services is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 5330 (Construction and building trades supervisors) · 49% match
- Likely 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals) · 34% match
- Likely 1122 (Production managers and directors in construction) · 15% match
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
5330 Construction and building trades supervisors Most likely code | £33,400 Clears | £41,800 Clears | £41,800 Clears | £41,800 Clears |
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £35,400 Clears | £39,900 Clears | £44,300 Clears |
1122 Production managers and directors in construction Also possible | £37,400 Clears | £42,700 Clears | £48,100 Clears | £53,400 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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.
- 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.
- Experience working with wastewater treatment assets and process plant.
- Experience managing demolition, structural repairs, lifting operations or temporary works.
- 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
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
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Where this offer sits in the market
Construction and building trades supervisors (SOC 5330) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~45k in sample- Offer £57,000
- Middle half £35,360–50,596
- Median £41,600
- Going rate £41,800
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–37,620
Even the bottom of this range, £57,000, beats the market's 75th percentile. Anglian Water Services pays in the top quarter for this occupation.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Anglian Water Services holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 5330 going rate of £41,800. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.