Site Agent

Advance TRS; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company car or car allowance

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Advance TRS in the North West England region is seeking a Site Agent to manage delivery of water infrastructure projects across the AMP8 framework. You will oversee activities from design and construction through to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, programme and budget alignment.

Reporting to the Head of Construction, you will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive governance, manage costs and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders while pursuing continuous improvement on

Qualifications

• Experience managing multidisciplinary design and construction projects within water or similar sectors.
• Degree in construction, engineering or related discipline; PMQ or equivalent preferred.
• Strong communication, governance and commercial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote exceptional health and safety standards across direct and subcontracted workforces.
• Plan, monitor and control project delivery to meet programme, budget and quality targets.
• Build and maintain client, stakeholder and supplier relationships.
• Lead risk, opportunity and issue management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure quality, safety and environmental policies comply with standards.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Budgeting

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Engineering/Construction degree

PMQ or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Contract negotiation

MS Office

Job description

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Location: North West England – projects across the United Utilities region

Type: Permanent, with hybrid working where project requirements allow

About the Role

Our client is expanding its construction and project delivery teams following the award of several projects across its AMP8 water framework programme.

As a Site Agent, you will be responsible for managing the delivery of a project or designated section of work, overseeing activities from design and construction through to commissioning and final handover.

Reporting to the Head of Construction or Operations Manager, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the required specifications, programme and budget. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of quality, commercial control and customer satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction professional to contribute to major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the North West.

About the Client

Our client is an established design and build provider specialising in the water sector. With a workforce of more than 1,400 employees across eight regional centres, the organisation delivers projects through long-term water sector frameworks, joint ventures and strategic alliances.

Our client is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, share ideas and progress their careers. It also supports initiatives focused on positive mental health in the workplace and helping former Armed Forces personnel transition into civilian employment.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote exceptional health and safety standards and ensure quality requirements are consistently achieved across direct and subcontracted workforces.
• Implement the Business Management System throughout the project lifecycle, from tender handover to final completion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, joint venture partners and suppliers.
• Ensure sufficient suitably trained personnel are available and understand their roles and responsibilities.
• Plan, monitor and control project delivery, including reviewing and approving Project Execution Plans.
• Ensure detailed construction plans and method statements are prepared, reviewed and approved before work begins.
• Maintain accurate project records and ensure all documentation is complete and available at contract completion.
• Report site non-conformities and identify associated costs, taking appropriate action to resolve issues.
• Manage commercial aspects proactively, providing accurate cost forecasts and estimates.
• Apply project management best practice from initial scheme development through to end-user acceptance.
• Monitor project risks, opportunities, issues, budgets and programme performance.
• Support continuous professional development and remain up to date with industry developments and innovations.
• Implement quality, safety and environmental policies, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and targets.
• Maintain a strong customer focus, enhancing client satisfaction throughout project delivery.
• Apply practical knowledge of the technical disciplines involved in water and wastewater design and build projects.
• Represent the project and organisation professionally, fostering constructive working relationships and supporting effective collaboration.

What Our Client is Looking For

• Experience managing multidisciplinary design and construction projects, ideally within the water industry.
• A degree or equivalent qualification in a construction, commercial or engineering-related discipline.
• A Project Management Qualification (PMQ) or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, stakeholders and end users.
• A delivery-focused approach, with the ability to set targets, motivate multidisciplinary teams and achieve time, cost and quality objectives.
• Proven experience in project delivery, supported by strong strategic, operational, technical and management skills.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, ideally NEC and/or IChemE, including contract negotiation and administration.
• The ability to lead and present at project governance reviews.
• Experience in risk and opportunity management.
• A working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) and construction health and safety requirements.
• Experience working on water and wastewater treatment plants.
• Chartered status with an engineering, commercial or construction professional institution.

You will demonstrate strong capability in the following areas:

• Contract management and governance.
• Budgeting and cost control.
• Risk, opportunity and issue management.
• Project planning and programme management.
• Procurement, negotiation and supplier management.
• Client, stakeholder and conflict management.
• Resource and change management.
• Quality management.

Our client is looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Excellent communication and collaboration.
• A strong client focus.
• A commitment to achieving results.
• Integrity, trust and respect.
• The ability to coach others and provide constructive feedback.
• Effective leadership and team management.

What Our Client Offers

Our client offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Hybrid working, subject to project requirements.
• Company car or car allowance, depending on the role and project requirements.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional five days.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Additional benefits, including a cycle-to-work scheme, employee discounts and savings, and family entertainment discounts.

Our client is committed to supporting employee wellbeing, professional development and an inclusive workplace where individuals can reach their full potential.

Applicants should have the relevant qualifications and project delivery experience outlined above, ideally gained within the UK water or wastewater sector.

Candidates must have a working knowledge of construction health and safety requirements, including CDM, and be able to manage project delivery against programme, budget and quality objectives.

Opportunity for Growth

This role offers the opportunity to develop your career while working on significant water and wastewater infrastructure projects within a major framework programme.

You will gain exposure to multidisciplinary project delivery, commercial management, governance and stakeholder engagement, with opportunities to strengthen your technical and leadership capabilities.

Our client encourages continuous professional development and supports employees in expanding their expertise, achieving professional recognition and progressing within the construction and water infrastructure sectors.