Site Agent/Manager Water & Wastewater Projects

Mercury Hampton Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks a Site Agent for water and wastewater projects across the UK. The role involves overseeing site delivery, managing site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with HSQE management systems. Successful candidates will have a background in civil engineering, strong leadership skills, and a Temporary Works ticket. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, with a focus on safety culture and project success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent within water, wastewater or utilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Temporary Works ticket is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead site delivery and manage site teams.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with programme, budget, and quality.
• Promote a strong safety culture across site activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Temporary Works management

Education

Background in civil engineering or infrastructure projects

Job description

Site Agent - Water & Wastewater Projects

Mercury Hampton | Engineering & Infrastructure Recruitment

Location: UK - Project Based

Contract Type: Permanent (Contractors also considered)

Salary: Competitive salary dependent on experience

Sector: Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Mercury Hampton is supporting a well-established contractor delivering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued workload, we are recruiting a Site Agent to take full responsibility for the safe, timely and efficient delivery of site operations.

The Role

The Site Agent will lead site delivery, manage site teams and subcontractors, and ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for site delivery and performance
• Management of Site Engineers, Supervisors/Foremen and subcontractors
• Implementation and adherence to HSQE management systems
• Promotion of a strong safety culture across site activities
• Hold and apply a Temporary Works Supervisor/Coordinator ticket
• Monitor programme, productivity and quality
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and support teams
• Input into construction methodology and planning

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent within water, wastewater or utilities
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Temporary Works ticket (essential)
• Background in civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Willingness to work on project locations as required