Site Agent

Project Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Partners is recruiting a Site Agent for permanent, onsite work around the Lea Bridge Road, London area. In this role you will oversee water mains renewal schemes, ensure on-site safety, manage resources, and coordinate with clients and authorities to keep projects on schedule.

The candidate will require a full driving license, Water Hygiene EUSR, NRSWA Unit 10 (or equivalent), and strong leadership to drive site teams and subcontractors. A proactive, safety-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing infrastructure projects, ideally in water mains or utilities, with a strong understanding of site operations, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to manage the timely delivery of materials and equipment to field teams, avoiding delays and ensuring smooth project progression
• Experience leading site teams and subcontractors, while liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal departments to maintain project momentum.
• Full driving license.
• Water Hygiene EUSR Card
• NRSWA - Unit 10 (or equivalent), backfilling and reinstating.
• Cable Avoidance/Safe Digging
• First Aid
• Able to utilise basic IT programmes (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable)
• Slinger/Signaller (desirable)
• NPORS Traffic Marshall or Banksmen (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations to ensure timely delivery of water main replacement works, coordinating closely with site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment to site teams, preventing delays and maintaining workflow efficiency.
• Uphold and enforce all HSE standards on-site, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safety.
• Liaise with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to provide updates, resolve issues, and maintain strong working relationships.
• Lead and motivate site personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment aligned with the companies values.
• Track project milestones, maintain accurate site records, and report progress to senior management, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all works meet required specifications and standards, conducting inspections and managing quality control documentation.
• Respond swiftly to site challenges, including logistical issues or unforeseen delays, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
• Monitor site expenditures, manage resources efficiently, and support the commercial team in maintaining budgetary control.
• Contribute to process improvements and innovation, helping the company set new benchmarks in water infrastructure delivery.

Job description

Site Agent

Location: Lea Bridge Road, Hackney London Area

Type: Permanent, Full-time, Onsite

Salary: £56,000k

Project Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent in the Lea Bridge Road, London area who is looking for a new permanent position working within the Civil Engineering and Water Utilities industry.

The purpose of this role is to ensure successful delivery on site of a range of mains renewals schemes. The role covers the schemes in the London region. The ideal candidate will have experience managing infrastructure projects, ideally in water mains or utilities, with a strong understanding of site operations, health & safety, and quality standards.

Role Responsibilities

Project Coordination

Oversee daily site operations to ensure timely delivery of water main replacement works, coordinating closely with site teams and subcontractors.

Material & Equipment Management

Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment to site teams, preventing delays and maintaining workflow efficiency.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

Uphold and enforce all HSE standards on-site, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safety.

Stakeholder Communication

Liaise with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to provide updates, resolve issues, and maintain strong working relationships.

Team Leadership

Lead and motivate site personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment aligned with the companies values.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

Track project milestones, maintain accurate site records, and report progress to senior management, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies.

Quality Assurance

Ensure all works meet required specifications and standards, conducting inspections and managing quality control documentation.

Problem Solving

Respond swiftly to site challenges, including logistical issues or unforeseen delays, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.

Cost Control

Monitor site expenditures, manage resources efficiently, and support the commercial team in maintaining budgetary control.

Continuous Improvement

Contribute to process improvements and innovation, helping the company set new benchmarks in water infrastructure delivery.

Candidate Experience Required

• Experience managing infrastructure projects, ideally in water mains or utilities, with a strong understanding of site operations, health & safety, and quality standards.
• Proven ability to manage the timely delivery of materials and equipment to field teams, avoiding delays and ensuring smooth project progression
• Experience leading site teams and subcontractors, while effectively liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal departments to maintain project momentum.
• Full driving license.
• Water Hygiene EUSR Card
• NRSWA - Unit 10 (or equivalent), backfilling and reinstating.
• Cable Avoidance/Safe Digging
• First AID
• Able to utilise basic I.T programmes (excel, word and outlook)
• Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable)
• Slinger/Signaller (desirable)
• NPORS Traffic Marshall or Banksmen (desirable)