Site Agent

Kier Group plc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK construction firm is seeking a Site Agent for its water business unit. This pivotal role involves leading site operations and ensuring compliance with safety standards during complex infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will coordinate with subcontractors and stakeholders, manage daily activities, and lead safety briefings. A significant background in wastewater or civil engineering is essential, as well as proven leadership capabilities in site management. Join us in promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer on wastewater or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and live site working environments.
• Proven ability to lead site teams and ensure construction sequencing is followed.
• Sound knowledge of CDM regulations and site-based QA/QC procedures.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations on the Wisley WWTW site.
• Coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Enforcing compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Liaising with the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
• Leading site briefings and safety inductions.

Skills

Operations management

Project coordination

Health, safety, environmental compliance

Team leadership

Job description

We're looking for a Site Agent to join our NRNN business unit Water business unit. This role plays a vital role in leading the day-to-day management and successful delivery of complex water infrastructure works to high safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards. The Site Agent will manage daily activities, subcontractors, programme delivery, and effective site communication with all stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day operations on the Wisley WWTW site, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery.
• Coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet project programme milestones.
• Enforcing compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality (SHEQ) regulations.
• Liaising effectively with the Project Manager, design teams, Thames Water representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Leading site briefings, toolbox talks, and safety inductions.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer on wastewater or civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of wastewater treatment processes and live site working environments.
• Proven ability to lead site teams, manage subcontractors, and ensure construction sequencing is followed.
• Sound knowledge of CDM regulations, temporary works, and site-based QA/QC procedures.

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.