Site Agent

RTL Group Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead the delivery of clean water infrastructure projects in Portsmouth. You will report to the Project Manager and oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are safe, on programme, and within budget.

The role requires coordinating site teams, managing subcontractors, RAMS, and quality controls, with focus on NEC contract familiarity and robust health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline required.
• SMSTS and CSCS Managers Card are preferred.
• Blue EUSR and First Aid at Work are desirable.
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills essential.
• Experience with NEC contracts and managing multi-disciplinary site teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of clean water infrastructure projects.
• Lead Site Engineers, Sub Agents, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure safe, efficient works.
• Plan and coordinate site activities to meet programme milestones.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• Review RAMS and implement safe systems of work.
• Manage labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise productivity.
• Monitor programme progress and identify efficiency improvements and risk mitigations.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specifications, and water industry standards.
• Coordinate with designers, client representatives and operational teams.
• Support commercial management by identifying variations and changes.
• Maintain site records, inspections and progress documentation.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Full UK driving licence

CSCS Managers Card

Blue EUSR

SMSTS

Temporary Works Coordinator

First Aid at Work

Job description

Site Agent

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join our team delivering clean water infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity to lead the construction of essential assets that provide safe, reliable drinking water to communities.

Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Projects may include water treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, clean water pipelines, network upgrades, pressure management schemes, and associated civil engineering works.

Site Agent Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of clean water infrastructure projects.
• Lead Site Engineers, Sub Agents, supervisors, and subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate site activities to achieve programme and contractual milestones.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Review and implement Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
• Manage labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise productivity and project performance.
• Monitor programme progress and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and mitigate risks.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with drawings, specifications, contract requirements, and water industry standards.
• Coordinate with designers, client representatives, operational teams, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support commercial management by identifying variations, compensation events, and change requirements.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection reports, quality documentation, and progress updates.
• Oversee inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the project.

Site Agent Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Agent within the water, utilities, or civil engineering sector.
• Experience delivering clean water infrastructure projects, such as water treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, or water pipelines.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality management.
• Good knowledge of NEC contracts and commercial awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications needed

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Managers Card.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Blue EUSR.
• Temporary Works Coordinator and First Aid at Work qualifications are desirable.