Site Agent

Matchtech; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm is seeking a Site Agent for Water & Wastewater projects based in Cirencester. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while managing engineering resources. The ideal candidate should have a civil engineering degree and experience in similar roles. Benefits include a salary range of £50-60k, a car allowance, and generous holiday entitlements. This is a permanent position focused on delivering successful engineering projects.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Support with professional membership/accreditations

Qualifications

• Previous experience at Site/Section Engineer or in a similar role.
• Solid understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Water industry experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental policies.
• Manage and mentor engineering resources for compliance with contract drawings.
• Communicate with commercial staff on payment record preparations.
• Identify potential commercial or contractual risks.
• Ensure successful project completion and client hand-over.

Skills

Site/Section Engineer experience

Strong civil engineering background

Knowledge of health and safety procedures

Understanding of commercial aspects

Education

Degree or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Managers/Supervisors card

SMSTS or equivalent

Job description

Our Water contractor client is seeking a Site Agent to support Water & Wastewater projects in the Thames Valley area on a permanent basis out of Cirencester Head offices.

The ideal candidate will ideally be a Section Engineer or candidate with strong civil engineering background looking to move into a Sub Agent/Site Agent role.

You will take a leading role in delivering safe, efficient and profitable civil engineering projects. You'll be responsible for driving programme, quality and budget performance while supporting and mentoring your team to achieve successful project outcomes.

The role will support Project Managers and be based on sites supporting subcontractor delivery for tier 1 Water sector organisations.

Responsibilities

• Set personal example in health, safety and environmental matters by ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures through method statements, risk assessments and briefings.
• Manage, supervise and mentor engineering resource to ensure compliance with the contract drawings, specification and ensuring effective implementation of all engineering controls.
• Communicate with commercial staff to ensure all records for payment purposes are prepared and reviewed promptly.
• Ensuring variations and additional works are recorded thoroughly and throughout.
• Support the Project Manager with controlling costs, forecasting value and the production of programmes.
• Identify and advise project team on potential commercial or contractual risks.
• Assist with material take-offs and to procure necessary materials, subcontracts and plant in sufficient time.
• Work with the Site Supervisor to ensure effective work planning and resource allocation.
• Ensure successful project completion, production of internal documentation and hand-over to client.
• Carry out other relevant duties as required.

Skills / qualifications / experience

• Previous experience at Site/Section Engineer or in similar role presently.
• Degree or HND in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS Managers/Supervisors card.
• SMSTS (or equivalent).
• Strong civil engineering background with solid knowledge of health, safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Good understanding of commercial and contractual aspects.
• Water industry experience is desirable however not essential.

Benefits

• Salary £50-60k.
• Car allowance.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Support with professional membership/accreditations (case by case basis).