Site Agent – Water *Contract Role*

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Greater London, Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor seeks a Site Agent for a contract role managing projects within its Thames Water Framework. The role involves overseeing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and engaging with stakeholders to achieve project goals. Candidates should have substantial experience in site management within the civil engineering or utility sectors, alongside relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years' proven experience in civil engineering or utility sector site management.
• Operational and commercial awareness within the civil infrastructure or utilities environment.
• Water/utility network experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control construction activities on site and report to Contracts Manager.
• Ensure adherence to legislation and contract while monitoring budgets.
• Liaise with project manager and site staff to meet contract objectives.

Skills

Site Management

Construction Activities Management

Effective Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng) or equivalent

SMSTS qualification

CSCS card

First Aid at work qualification

Job description

Site Agent – Water **Contract Role**

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Salary: c£380 Per day
Location: Watford
Regions: Hertfordshire, London, Middlesex, South East, Southern England, Surrey

A Main civil engineering Water utilities contractor is looking for an experience Agent / Site Manager to work and manage projects within its Thames Water Framework.

The purpose of this role is to manage and control construction activities and progress and change associated on site, reporting into a Contracts Manager

Role Summary

• Site Agent supports the Contracts Manager in delivery of projects for our Southern Water framework, to deliver successful, safely executed, high quality projects in Sussex.
• Ensuring all CPP, RAMS, and Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRAs) are fully understood and implemented
• Ensuring work is carried out in accordance with applicable legislation and the contract
• Understand the budget allowances and monitor and report on contract activities against agreed budgets and programme
• Ensuring that changes are identified, agreed and effectively managed
• Liaison with project manager, site staff and quantity surveyor to ensure contract objectives are being met
• Managing subcontractors and suppliers; plant and materials requisitions; ensuring safe practices are implemented at all stages.
• Inputting to the project programme, in accordance with the clients’ expectations and the requirements of CDM i.e. allowing sufficient time to safely plan and deliver works.
• Sharing information with the wider team to support work planning and obtaining and working in accordance with licences and permits as required to deliver the project.
• Documenting and reporting progress on site and completing site records.
• Reviewing customer impacts on site and escalating any issues to the Project Manager or CBUL Customer Stakeholder Manager.
• Engaging effectively and positively with customers and stakeholders encountered in the course of works
• Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post

Experience Required

• Relevant experience in civil engineering or utility sector site management– at least 5 years’ proven experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge of the NEC 3 Form of Contract
• Operational and commercial awareness within the civil infrastructure or utilities environment
• Water/utility network experience desirable.

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent
• Up to date SMSTS qualification,
• Appropriate CSCS card.
• Valid Driving Licence
• A First Aid at work qualification is desirable

Desirable Qualifications

• Health, Safety and Environmental Management (IOSH or Construction Managers Safety Certificate)
• NEBOSH

This is a contract role with an immediate start available

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