Civil Site Agent /APM - Water

Carrington West; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support heavy civils and water infrastructure projects in South East London. You will coordinate site teams, engineers and subcontractors to deliver safely, on time and to programme.

Ideal candidates bring UK water sector experience, NEC contract knowledge and the ability to progress toward project management, within a long-term contract under IR35 Inside status.

Qualifications

• Previous UK water sector experience is essential.
• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent delivering civil engineering projects.
• Strong engineering background; progression from Site Engineer/Senior Site Engineer is common.
• Experience delivering heavy civils including pipelines, deep drainage, shafts, reinforced concrete structures.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts, including Early Warnings and change management.
• Confident liaison with clients, designers, commercial teams and subcontractors.
• Degree, HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• CSCS and SMSTS.
• Temporary Works Coordinator and/or lifting qualifications advantageous.
• Keen to progress towards Project Management and greater project delivery responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of heavy civils and water infrastructure works.
• Coordinate site teams, engineers and subcontractors to meet programme.
• Plan works against the construction programme and support recovery plans.
• Ensure works comply with RAMS, permits, ITPs and Thames Water requirements.
• Oversee quality records, as‑builts, handover documentation and close-out.
• Coordinate temporary works and liaise with Temporary Works Coordinator.
• Manage technical queries with engineering and design teams.
• Raise Early Warnings and support NEC processes.
• Monitor progress, resources and subcontractor performance against plan.
• Collaborate with commercial team on costs and scope changes.
• Support the Project Manager with reporting and forecasting.
• Take increasing ownership from mobilisation through handover.

Skills

UK water sector experience

Site Agent experience

Site coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Site Agent/ APM - Heavy Civils
Location: South East London
Contract Type: Long-term contract
Rate: Dependent on experience
IR35 Status: Inside IR35, Umbrella/PAYE

Thames Water Capital Delivery Programme

We are seeking an experienced Site Agent with a strong engineering background to support the delivery of heavy civils projects across a Thames Water Capital Delivery programme in South East London.

The works will include pipelines, deep drainage, shafts, chambers, reinforced concrete structures and associated temporary works.

This is a long-term contract opportunity ideally suited to an experienced Site Agent who has progressed from a Site Engineering background and is now looking to take on greater project responsibility, with the opportunity to develop towards a APM role.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering works, coordinating site teams, engineers and subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and wider delivery team, you will gain increased exposure to programme management, commercial matters, client liaison, technical coordination and overall project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of heavy civils and water infrastructure works.


• Coordinate subcontractors, Site Engineers and site teams.


• Plan and manage works against the construction programme, identifying constraints and supporting recovery plans where required.


• Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with RAMS, permits, ITPs and Thames Water requirements.


• Oversee quality assurance, site records, as-builts, handover documentation and project close-out.


• Coordinate temporary works requirements and liaise with the Temporary Works Coordinator.


• Manage technical queries, design interfaces and construction issues with engineering and design teams.


• Raise and manage Early Warnings and support wider NEC processes.


• Monitor progress, resources and subcontractor performance against programme.


• Work closely with the commercial team on costs, variations and changes to scope.


• Support the Project Manager with reporting, forecasting and wider project delivery responsibilities.


• Take increasing ownership of projects from mobilisation through construction and handover.

About You

• Previous UK water sector experience is essential.


• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent delivering civil engineering projects.


• Strong engineering background, ideally having progressed from Site Engineer or Senior Site Engineer level.


• Experience delivering heavy civils including pipelines, deep drainage, shafts, reinforced concrete structures or similar works.


• Good working knowledge of NEC contracts, including Early Warnings and change management.


• Comfortable liaising with clients, designers, commercial teams and subcontractors.


• Degree, HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.


• CSCS and SMSTS.


• Temporary Works Coordinator and/or lifting qualifications would be advantageous.


• Keen to progress towards Project Management and take on greater responsibility for overall project delivery.

What's on Offer

• Long-term contract opportunity.


• Major Thames Water Capital Delivery programme.


• Increased exposure to programme, commercial and client management.


• Opportunity to progress from Site Agent towards Project Manager.


• Delivery of essential water infrastructure across South East London.