Site Agent

Construction & Property Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction & Property Recruitment seeks an experienced Site Agent (Water) to lead on-site delivery of major clean water and wastewater frameworks across the region. You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires proven Sub Agent/Site Agent experience in water environments, relevant civil engineering qualifications, and NEC contract familiarity.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sub Agent or Site Agent in water infrastructure or heavy civil engineering.
• HNC, HND, or Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent leadership experience).
• Valid SMSTS and a Black or Gold CSCS Card are mandatory.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card required; knowledge of DOMS or water authority specs advantageous.
• Familiar with NEC contract management and site progress forecasting.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Direct day-to-day on-site delivery, coordinating site engineers, direct labour, plant machinery, and sub-contractors.
• HSEQ Excellence: Enforce safety and environmental compliance to protect water networks.
• Commercial Management: Track costs, progress vs milestones, and manage variations under NEC3/NEC4.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure technical drawings are adhered to and coordinate testing and sign-offs with water authorities.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as primary on-site contact for client representatives and authorities.

Skills

Site leadership

Water infrastructure experience

Sub Agent / Site Agent experience

NEC contract awareness

Contract forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Equivalent construction leadership experience

Tools

SMSTS certification

CSCS Black or Gold Card

EUSR Water Hygiene Card

Job description

Are you an experienced civil engineering professional looking to spearhead critical utility infrastructure projects? We are seeking a talented and driven Site Agent (Water) to lead the day-to-day delivery of our major clean water and wastewater frameworks across the region. Operating as the primary leader on the ground, you will oversee site operations, drive commercial productivity, manage subcontractors, and ensure that all engineering assets-from pipelines to treatment works-are delivered safely, on schedule, and fully compliant with environmental regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Direct day-to-day on-site delivery, coordinating site engineers, direct labour, plant machinery, and sub-contractors.
• HSEQ Excellence: Author, review, and implement robust Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). Enforce zero-harm safety standards and strict environmental compliance to protect local water networks.
• Commercial Management: Monitor project costs, track daily progress vs. program milestones, and accurately manage contract variations or early warnings under NEC3/NEC4 frameworks.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure all technical engineering drawings are strictly adhered to, coordinating testing, chlorination, and final sign-offs with regional water authorities.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact on-site for client representatives, local authorities, landowners, and the community.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record as a Sub Agent or Site Agent within water infrastructure, deep drainage, or heavy civil engineering environments.
• Qualifications: HNC, HND, or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent construction leadership experience).
• Industry Certifications: Valid SMSTS and a Black or Gold CSCS Card are mandatory.
• Sector Safety: Valid EUSR Water Hygiene Card. Knowledge of DOMS or regional water authority specifications is highly advantageous.
• Contract Knowledge: Working familiarity with NEC contract management and site progress forecasting.
• Licence: Full UK Driving Licence.