Site Agent

Carmichael UK; Ashford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK is recruiting an experienced Site Agent to join the Thames Water AMP7 LOT1 programme. You will lead on-site delivery, coordinate subcontractors and engineering teams, and ensure works meet programme, quality and safety requirements.

Based on a major water infrastructure project in the Thames Water region, you will work with senior agents to plan activities, manage resources and oversee site documentation, ITPs and risk assessments. UK driving licence essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent on civil engineering projects.
• Civil Engineering or related qualification.
• SMSTS and CSCS card required; EUSR preferred.
• Full clean UK driving licence.
• Experience with programme, cost, resource and quality management.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating site activities, engineering teams and subcontractors
• Planning works and monitoring progress, productivity and resources against programme
• Developing programmes and forecasting project budgets with Senior Agent
• Managing supply chain and ensuring labour, plant and materials are available when required
• Preparing ITPs, risk assessments and method statements
• Maintaining quality management and client handover readiness
• Liaising with alliance partners, subcontractors and client team
• Ensuring health, safety and wellbeing on site
• Mentoring Site Engineers and Assistant Engineers

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

EUSR Water Hygiene

CSCS card

Job description

Site Agent – Thames Water AMP7 LOT1

Location: Thames Water Region/ London

Contract: Until Spring 2027

Project: Thames Water AMP7 LOT1

We are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join our client on the Thames Water AMP7 LOT1 framework.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Agent with a strong civil engineering background to work on a major water infrastructure programme. The role will involve managing the delivery of works on site, coordinating subcontractors and engineering teams, and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, quality and commercial requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating site activities, engineering teams and subcontractors
• Planning works and monitoring progress, productivity and resources against programme
• Working with the Senior Agent to develop programmes and forecast project budgets
• Managing the supply chain and ensuring labour, plant and materials are available when required
• Preparing and managing ITPs, risk assessments, method statements and associated site documentation
• Maintaining overall quality management and assurance through to client handover
• Working closely with the QS and commercial team to manage change, early warnings and additional works
• Identifying project risks and opportunities and developing appropriate recovery strategies
• Maintaining accurate site diaries, records, variations and subcontractor information
• Liaising with Alliance partners, subcontractors, designers and the client team
• Ensuring high standards of health, safety and wellbeing are maintained across the works
• Managing, supervising and mentoring Site Engineers and Assistant Engineers

Requirements

• EUSR National Water Hygiene – working towards at minimum
• Previous experience working as a Site Agent on civil engineering projects
• Civil Engineering or related qualification
• SMSTS
• Relevant CSCS card
• CPCS Lifting Appointed Person
• Strong technical knowledge of construction methods and engineering principles
• Experience managing subcontractors and site engineering teams
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Experience with programme, cost, resource and quality management
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Previous experience within the water, wastewater or utilities sector would be advantageous

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity on the Thames Water AMP7 LOT1 framework, offering the chance to take responsibility for the delivery of civil engineering works within a major UK water infrastructure programme.

If you are an experienced Site Agent with a strong civil engineering background and hold or are working toward a valid EUSR National Water Hygiene card,

PAYE Direct also available. Umbrella engagement is subject to client approval and use of an approved umbrella company