Site Agent

C&P Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

C&P Recruitment in Inverness is seeking an experienced Site Agent (Water) to lead the day-to-day delivery of our clean water and wastewater frameworks across the region.

You will manage site operations, safety, subcontractors, and liaise with water authorities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in full compliance with environmental regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as a Sub Agent or Site Agent within water infrastructure.
• Experience working on on-site water utility projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• HSEQ leadership: author, review and implement RAMS and enforce safety and environmental standards.
• Commercial management: monitor costs, track progress, and manage contract variations under NEC3/NEC4.
• Quality and compliance: ensure drawings, tests, and sign-offs meet required standards and regulations.
• Stakeholder liaison: act as on-site point of contact for client reps, authorities and landowners.
• Site leadership: coordinate site engineers, labour, plant, and subcontractors on a daily basis.

Skills

Site Agent experience

Water infrastructure

HSEQ safety

NEC3/NEC4 familiarity

Job description

Site Agent

Company: C&P Recruitment

Salary: £37 to £50 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: Inverness, IV1 1DN

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Contract

Closing date: 1 Nov 2026

Summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Site Leadership: Direct day-to-day on-site delivery, coordinating site engineers, direct labour, plant machinery, and sub-contractors.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record as a Sub Agent or Site Agent within water infrastructure, deep drainage, or heavy civil engineering environments.

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