Lead Site Agent, Clean Water Projects

RTL Group Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead the delivery of clean water infrastructure projects in Portsmouth. You will report to the Project Manager and oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are safe, on programme, and within budget.

The role requires coordinating site teams, managing subcontractors, RAMS, and quality controls, with focus on NEC contract familiarity and robust health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline required.
• SMSTS and CSCS Managers Card are preferred.
• Blue EUSR and First Aid at Work are desirable.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills essential.
• Experience with NEC contracts and managing multi-disciplinary site teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of clean water infrastructure projects.
• Lead Site Engineers, Sub Agents, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient works.
• Plan and coordinate site activities to meet programme milestones.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Review RAMS and implement safe systems of work.
• Manage labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise productivity.
• Monitor programme progress and identify efficiency improvements and risk mitigations.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, and water industry standards.
• Coordinate with designers, client representatives and operational teams.
• Support commercial management by identifying variations and changes.
• Maintain site records, inspections and progress documentation.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Full UK driving licence

CSCS Managers Card

Blue EUSR

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator

First Aid at Work

Job description

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead the delivery of clean water infrastructure projects in Portsmouth. You will report to the Project Manager and oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are safe, on programme, and within budget.

The role requires coordinating site teams, managing subcontractors, RAMS, and quality controls, with focus on NEC contract familiarity and robust health and safety practices.