Site Agent – Water

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in civil engineering is seeking a Site Agent to manage water infrastructure projects. The role includes overseeing daily operations, ensuring safety compliance, and coordinating with various teams. Candidates must have relevant experience in the water or utilities sector, a strong engineering background, and valid certifications. This position offers a salary between £55,000 - £65,000, emphasizing safety and efficiency in project delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong background in civil engineering works including pipelines and chambers.
• Excellent knowledge of compliance in live utilities environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities on water and utilities projects.
• Ensure works comply with design drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Health, safety, and environmental compliance

Education

Relevant engineering or construction qualification

Tools

Safe Pass

CSCS (or equivalent)

Job description

Site Agent – Water

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Location: London

Region: London

Pinnacle Recruitment are looking for a Site Agent to work for a leading contractor delivering high-quality civil engineering and utilities projects across the water sector.

As Site Agent, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of water infrastructure projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with regulatory and client requirements. Projects may include water and wastewater networks, treatment works, pumping stations, and associated civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all on-site activities on water and utilities projects
• Coordinate subcontractors, direct labour, and suppliers
• Ensure works comply with design drawings, specifications, and programme
• Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards
• Ensure compliance with water authority and regulatory requirements
• Monitor progress, costs, and quality, reporting to the Project Manager
• Carry out site inspections, quality checks, and snagging
• Maintain accurate site records, permits, RAMS, and daily reports
• Liaise with clients, inspectors, designers, and local authorities

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer within the water or utilities sector
• Strong background in civil engineering works (pipelines, chambers, concrete works, mechanical interfaces)
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance in live utilities environments
• Experience working under water authority frameworks (desirable)
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Relevant engineering or construction qualification
• Valid Safe Pass / CSCS (or equivalent)
• Confined Spaces, Temporary Works, or EUSR cards (desirable)