Site Agent

Run Resourcing Ltd; Havant; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Site Agent to oversee the construction of the Havant Thicket Reservoir in England. This role involves managing health and safety, writing risk assessments, and collaborating with engineering and commercial teams. The successful candidate will ensure deadlines are met and the project maintains high design and quality standards. Join a company with a strong history in water infrastructure projects, offering competitive salaries and benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Attractive pension scheme

Professional membership

Qualifications

• Must have experience in overseeing construction projects, especially in water infrastructure.
• Capability to work collaboratively with engineering and commercial teams.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Write risk assessments and method statements.
• Support the engineering team with long and short programmes.
• Manage health and safety responsibilities.
• Ensure project deadlines are met.
• Oversee design and quality management.

Skills

Risk assessments

Health and safety management

Project management

Team collaboration

Job description

Site Agent - Havant Thicket Reservoir

If you're looking for long term, interesting work close to home then Havant Thicket Reservoir could be the place for you. It is the first large-scale reservoir built in the UK since the 1980's and will protect some of rarest chalk streams in the country and provide a futureproof source of water to the region - estimated completion is 2029.

The Site Agent will join the main construction works overseeing different packages including the construction of a new control room, outlets and control systems, basins and wetland zones as well as supporting infrastructure including visitors' centre and ecological enhancements for the public.

The project has a collaborative approach to delivery in the Joint Venture with a culture that promotes progression, ownership and purpose.

Site Agent responsibilities

• Writing risk assessments and method statements
• Supporting the engineering team with long-term and short programmes
• Working with the commercial team to manage change and EWN (NEC Contract)
• Overall responsibility of health and safety
• Managing design and quality of the project
• Ensuring the project meets deadlines by managing the programme

They have an esteemed history in water infrastructure and marine projects across the UK & Europe. The business offers a complete package with private healthcare, attractive pension scheme, professional membership and a salary which reflects your contribution to the business.

Please feel free to get in touch with any questions about the project or job role.