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Fawkes & Reece; Winchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company pension

25 days holiday

Training programmes

Cycle-to-work

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece is seeking a proactive Site Agent to join its Specialist Projects - Non-Infrastructure team. You will own delivery, lead site teams, and oversee civil engineering and utilities works, ensuring safety, quality and client satisfaction.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, subcontractors and clients, manage resources, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining strong relationships and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil engineering, utilities, or non-infrastructure projects.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, programme management, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, successful and commercially effective delivery of projects under your control.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, commercial teams, subcontractors and clients to ensure works meet safety and quality standards.
• Monitor programme performance and manage resources to drive project performance and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Safety focus

Programme management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

My client is looking for a proactive and safety-focused Site Agent to join their Specialist Projects - Non-Infrastructure team. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of project delivery, lead site teams, and help deliver high-quality civil engineering and utilities projects that exceed client expectations. If you're passionate about safe, efficient project delivery and enjoy building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.

Vacancy Introduction

As a Site Agent, you will be responsible for the safe, successful, and commercially effective delivery of projects under your control. Working closely with Project Managers, commercial teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will oversee site operations, manage resources, monitor programme performance, and ensure works are delivered to the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental compliance. You will play a key role in maintaining strong client relationships, driving continuous improvement, managing project risks, and ensuring all project activities are delivered in line with company values and business objectives.

About the company

My client is a leading utilities contractor specialising in the water and civil engineering sectors. They deliver complex, sustainable solutions that enhance public infrastructure, improve network resilience, and reduce environmental impact. Their industry-leading digital approach to project management and quality control ensures consistent delivery to the highest standards.

Theirexpertisespans infrastructure, non-infrastructure, and maintenance services across the water and wastewater sectors. They deliver civil engineering works including pipelines, pumping stations and reservoirs; MEICA solutions covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation,controland automation; and long-term maintenance programmes that support asset reliability and operational efficiency. This integrated capability enables them to meet diverse client needs across the full asset lifecycle.

Requirements

My client is seeking an experienced construction professional who can confidently lead site activities while creating a culture where safety, collaboration, and performance come first.

• Experience managing civil engineering, utilities, or non-infrastructure construction projects.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, CDM regulations, programme management, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate resources, manage subcontractors, and drive project performance.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS card, SMSTS qualification, and NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Non-infrastructure project experience is essential.

Benefits Package

Competitive basic salary

Life assurance cover

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking