Site Agent Water

Carrington West; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead water and wastewater projects across Scotland. You will oversee site teams, ensure safe delivery to programme, and maintain high SHEQ standards.

Join a leading infrastructure team focusing on maintenance, renewal and improvement of vital water networks. You will coordinate resources, manage subcontractors and report progress to the Project Manager on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience managing construction/civil engineering projects.
• Experience delivering water, wastewater or infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site teams and deliver water, wastewater and civil engineering works safely and to programme.
• Maintain high standards of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ); conduct site inspections and audits.
• Promote a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation and procedures.
• Monitor costs, manage resources and support commercial controls and efficiency targets.
• Plan labour, plant and materials to meet construction programmes and milestones.
• Manage subcontractors and coordinate work packages for effective delivery.
• Identify risks and delays and implement solutions early.
• Coordinate site activities including land access and highway possessions within local communities.
• Maintain relationships with clients, landowners and stakeholders; report to the Project Manager.

Skills

Site management

Safety & SHEQ

Programme delivery

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Site Manager - Water & Wastewater

Location: Scotland

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Are you an experienced Site Manager/Site Agent to join a leading infrastructure team delivering essential water and wastewater projects across Scotland.

The role offers the chance to work on major infrastructure programmes, supporting the maintenance, renewal and improvement of vital water networks and assets. With a strong focus on health and safety, quality and environmental responsibility, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering projects safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

The Projects

• SR21 DV1 - Capital Works Water and Wastewater Framework: Infrastructure and civil engineering projects designed to improve network resilience and protect the environment.
• SR21 DV2 - Capital Maintenance Framework: Mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation (MEICA) projects, including upgrades, refurbishments and high-value capital maintenance across existing water and wastewater assets.
• SR27 DV4 - Integrated Design and Construction: Civil engineering and infrastructure projects delivered as part of a long-term enterprise arrangement, with opportunities across the wider capital investment programme.

These frameworks provide a strong pipeline of work and opportunities to contribute to projects that support the long-term resilience, sustainability and performance of Scotland's water infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

You will oversee site teams delivering water, wastewater and civil engineering projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with programme requirements.

• Leading and supervising site teams across projects and work packages.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ), including site inspections, audits and engagement with the workforce.
• Promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, procedures and project requirements.
• Monitoring project costs, managing resources effectively and supporting commercial control, efficiency targets and Early Warning processes.
• Planning labour, plant and materials to meet construction programmes and delivery milestones.
• Managing subcontractors and coordinating work packages to ensure effective delivery.
• Identifying potential risks, programme delays and operational challenges, implementing appropriate solutions at an early stage.
• Coordinating site activities, including private land access, highway possessions and work areas within local communities.
• Maintaining positive relationships with clients, stakeholders, landowners and members of the public.
• Working closely with the wider project team and reporting to the Project Manager to support successful project delivery.

Skills and Experience

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a similar relevant qualification.
• Previous management experience within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Experience delivering water, wastewater or infrastructure