Site Agent

Talent Link; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Link seeks an experienced Site Agent to lead civils and water projects from the front, ensuring safe delivery and conformance to quality standards. You will manage programmes, RAMS and process controls on regulated water projects.

The role requires strong leadership, a civil engineering background, and a track record in compliant project delivery. You will coordinate teams, maintain records and report progress to clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent in water and civil sectors.
• Experience delivering water projects on water utility frameworks.
• Knowledge of CDM, Design Management, Risk Management and cost control.
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• CSCS, SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator, Street Works Supervisor and Confined Space training.
• Excellent communication, leadership and team management.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects across Civils and Water sectors.
• Lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen to deliver work safely and to quality.
• Produce and manage construction programmes, 2-week look-aheads and procurement schedules.
• Ensure RAMS, ITPs and Waste Management Plans are produced and implemented.
• Maximise commercial performance and pursue value engineering opportunities.
• Prepare monthly internal and client reports and chair weekly site meetings.
• Represent the business with customers, the public and official bodies.
• Maintain detailed site diaries and records throughout the project.

Skills

Site Agent experience

Water utilities

Civil engineering

Leadership

Programme planning

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Lead civils and water projects from the front

We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to take overall responsibility for delivering projects in the Civils and Water sectors. You will manage the site to achieve delivery in line with customer objectives while maintaining high standards of health and safety, quality, environmental performance and cost control.

Responsibilities for Site Agent/Manager:

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects across the Civils and Water sectors
• Lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen to deliver work safely, without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality
• Produce and manage construction programmes, 2-week look-aheads, and procurement schedules
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans
• Maximise commercial performance, identify value engineering opportunities, and maintain commercial tension
• Produce accurate monthly reports internally and for the client, and chair weekly site meetings
• Represent the business in an ambassadorial capacity to customers, the public, and official bodies
• Ensure detailed site diaries and records are completed throughout

Essential Requirements for Site Agent/Manager:

• Proven experience as a Site Agent within the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment
• Experience delivering clean and foul water projects on water utility frameworks
• Strong knowledge of water utility sector requirements including clean water distribution and foul water networks
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme & Risk Management, and cost control
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to civil engineering
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• CSCS card, SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator, Street Works Supervisor, and Confined Space training
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills
• CEng MICE or equivalent
• Knowledge of Primavera P6
• Understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract

Why this role matters

You will be the person on the ground who turns plans into safe, high-quality infrastructure that communities rely on, with real ownership of programme, quality and commercial outcomes.