Senior Site Agent – Water Infrastructure Upgrades

Randstad Construction & Property; Penrith; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is partnering with a premier civil contractor to recruit a Senior Site Agent for a £10m-£15m Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade near Penrith. This long-term contract (2-3 years) sits within AMP8/AMP9 with framework longevity across Cumbria and the North West.

You will lead daily delivery, manage site teams and subcontractors on heavy civils and MEICA, drive a zero-harm safety culture, ensure RAMS and permits, and report progress to the Project Director, with flexibility to support

Qualifications

• UK-based experience as Site Agent or PM on water projects.
• AMP framework experience essential.
• CSCS Black/Gold, SMSTS/IOSH, First Aid.
• Full UK driving licence and EUSR Water Hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Leading the daily delivery of a £10m-£15m WWTW upgrade project, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to exact client specifications.
• Overseeing a balanced mix of heavy civil engineering and MEICA installation activities across site.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and gangs while driving a zero-harm safety culture.
• Ensuring full compliance with site permits, RAMS, temporary works procedures, and environmental standards.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and reporting site progress directly to the Project Director.
• Providing operational flexibility to support adjacent water infrastructure projects across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester as required.

Skills

Site management

MEICA

Civil Engineering

UK water industry

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

Randstad CPE is partnering with a premier civil contractor to recruit a Senior Site Agent for a £10m-£15m Wastewater Treatment Works upgrade near Penrith. This long-term contract (2-3 years) sits within AMP8/AMP9 with framework longevity across Cumbria and the North West.

You will lead daily delivery, manage site teams and subcontractors on heavy civils and MEICA, drive a zero-harm safety culture, ensure RAMS and permits, and report progress to the Project Director, with flexibility to support