Site Agent

Tribuild; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tribuild is recruiting an experienced Site Agent to manage day-to-day site operations for a Thames Water pipeline project in South East London. You will ensure safety, quality, and progress against the programme, directing direct labour and subcontractors and coordinating resources.

You will interpret engineering drawings, monitor progress, report risks to the Project Manager, and lead a small team of site engineers while maintaining rigorous QA and compliance with site safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on major civil engineering or pipeline projects.
• Experience with Thames Water or utility frameworks is advantageous.
• Knowledge of pipeline installation, trenching and drainage.
• CSCS, SMSTS and First Aid at Work certifications.
• Excellent communication and cost/change control skills.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Directing and coordinating site activities, including the management of direct labour and sub-contractors to ensure efficient workflow.
• Ensuring all site operations adhere to health, safety, and environmental legislation, and Thames Water site safety protocols.
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications to ensure the pipeline is installed to design requirements and quality standards.
• Monitoring daily progress against the construction programme, reporting on productivity, and flagging risks or delays to the Project Manager.
• Liaising with local stakeholders, utility providers, and client representatives to ensure minimal disruption and effective communication.
• Coordinating the delivery and allocation of materials, plant, and equipment to keep the site resourced.
• Implementing and maintaining QA processes, including site records, test results, and inspection reports.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to site engineers and junior staff.

Skills

Site management

Health & safety

Stakeholder liaison

Team leadership

Cost control

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 contractor to appoint an experienced Site Agent for a high-profile Thames Water pipeline infrastructure project based in South East London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major framework delivery team on a long-term, critical infrastructure scheme. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, to budget, and to the highest technical standards.

Key Responsibilities & Day-to-Day Duties

• Site Management: Directing and coordinating site activities, including the management of direct labour and sub-contractors to ensure efficient workflow.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensuring all site operations strictly adhere to health, safety, and environmental legislation, as well as Thames Water's specific site safety protocols.
• Technical Delivery: Interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications to ensure the pipeline is installed in accordance with design requirements and quality standards.
• Progress Reporting: Monitoring daily progress against the construction programme, reporting on productivity, and identifying potential risks or delays to the Project Manager.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaising with local stakeholders, utility providers, and client representatives to ensure minimal disruption and effective communication throughout the works.
• Resource Management: Coordinating the delivery and allocation of materials, plant, and equipment to ensure the site is fully resourced at all times.
• Quality Control: Implementing and maintaining rigorous quality assurance (QA) processes, including the completion of site records, test results, and inspection reports.
• Team Leadership: Providing mentorship and technical guidance to site engineers and junior staff, fostering a culture of high performance and safety.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on major civil engineering or pipeline projects (previous experience on Thames Water or similar utility frameworks is highly advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of pipeline installation techniques, trenching, and deep drainage.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent).
• Current CSCS card, SMSTS, and First Aid at Work certification.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage diverse teams and client expectations.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience in managing site costs and change control.