Site Agent - Trunk Mains

Carrington West; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

Carrington West is recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support a major trunk mains programme in London. You will manage trunk mains and civil works, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and resources to meet programme and quality targets.

The role requires strong site management and health & safety expertise, including RAMS, permits and safe systems of work, with a focus on delivery, reporting and risk control on a high-profile water infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent in UK water or utilities
• Strong background with water mains or trunk mains projects
• Knowledge of excavation, pipe installation and civils
• Experience managing supervisors, teams and subcontractors
• Strong programme and site management experience
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of trunk mains and civil works
• Coordinate supervisors, site teams, operatives and subcontractors
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials and resources
• Oversee excavation, pipework, reinstatement and civils
• Ensure RAMS, permits and safe systems of work are in place
• Manage site documentation, records and daily reporting
• Maintain Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Monitor quality and workmanship on site
• Support Temporary Works requirements
• Oversee short-term planning and programme delivery

Skills

Site management

Operations coordination

Programme planning

Health & Safety

RAMS & safe systems

Tools

CSCS Card

NRSWA Supervisor

SMSTS

Job description

Site Agent - Trunk Mains
Location: London
Sector: Water - Infrastructure
Contract Type: Contract
Rate: Dependent on experience

Carrington West is recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support a major water contractor delivering works across a Trunk Mains programme in London.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of trunk mains and associated civil engineering works, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and resources to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality requirements.

The Role

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of trunk mains and associated civil engineering works
• Managing Supervisors, site teams, operatives and subcontractors
• Planning and coordinating labour, plant, materials and resources
• Overseeing excavation, pipework, reinstatement and associated civils
• Ensuring RAMS, permits and safe systems of work are in place and followed
• Managing site documentation, records and daily reporting
• Maintaining high Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Monitoring quality and workmanship across the site
• Supporting Temporary Works requirements
• Managing short-term planning and programme delivery

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Agent within the UK water or utilities sector
• Strong experience working on water mains or trunk mains projects
• Good understanding of excavation, pipe installation and associated civils
• Experience managing Supervisors, operational teams and subcontractors
• Strong programme and site management experience
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card

Desirable Experience

• Previous Thames Water experience
• Trunk mains repair, renewal or installation experience
• Experience working within London
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor
• Experience working for a Tier 1 water contractor

This is a strong opportunity to join a busy long-term trunk mains programme in London.