Site Agent

TRIBUILD SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

TRIBUILD SOLUTIONS LIMITED is recruiting an experienced Site Agent for a Thames Water pipeline project in South East London. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, manage direct labour and subcontractors, and ensure safe, on-budget delivery to high technical standards.

The role requires proven Site Agent experience on major civil/pipeline schemes, strong knowledge of trenching and drainage, and relevant civil engineering qualifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on major civil engineering or pipeline projects.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Directing and coordinating site activities, including management of direct labour and sub-contractors.
• Ensuring site operations adhere to health, safety, and environmental legislation and Thames Water protocols.
• Interpreting complex engineering drawings and specifications to ensure design and quality compliance.
• Monitoring daily progress against programme, reporting on productivity and risks.
• Liaising with local stakeholders, utility providers, and client representatives.
• Coordinating delivery and allocation of materials, plant, and equipment.
• Maintaining QA processes and site records, test results, and inspections.
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to site engineers and staff.

Skills

Site Agent experience

Pipeline installation techniques

Trenching and deep drainage

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

CSCS

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

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.