Senior Site Agent, Heavy Civils – Water Infrastructure

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

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.