Site Agent — Major Water Infra Project (Flexible Hours)

Farrans Construction; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours (where possible

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Farrans Construction is seeking a Site Agent to lead on-site delivery for the Living Water Enterprise. Working with the Senior Management team, you’ll drive safe, efficient and high-quality construction, taking ownership of activities on site, coordinating teams and supply chain partners, and delivering against programme, budget and client requirements.

This major civil engineering program in UK water history represents a £3.6 billion capital investment with a 12-year pipeline of work,

Qualifications

• Proven experience supervising engineering teams and subcontractors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid knowledge of construction standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee direct labour and subcontractors, ensuring all work meets time, quality, and budget targets.
• Provide technical support to overcome challenges and resolve queries.
• Manage setting out and dimensional control to ensure accurate construction.
• Drive a proactive approach to health and safety on-spot.
• Coordinate temporary works, inspections, and testing regimes.
• Engage with stakeholders and attend key meetings to represent Farrans.
• Monitor commercial performance and ensure accurate submission of records for payments.

Skills

Supervising engineering teams

Communication & stakeholder management

Construction standards & specs

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Farrans Construction is seeking a Site Agent to lead on-site delivery for the Living Water Enterprise. Working with the Senior Management team, you’ll drive safe, efficient and high-quality construction, taking ownership of activities on site, coordinating teams and supply chain partners, and delivering against programme, budget and client requirements.

This major civil engineering program in UK water history represents a £3.6 billion capital investment with a 12-year pipeline of work,