Site Agent – Water *Contract Role*

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; London, Greater London, Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Site Agent for a contract role in the water utilities sector. In this dynamic position, you will oversee construction activities, ensuring that projects are executed safely and to the highest quality standards. You will collaborate closely with the Contracts Manager and project team, managing budgets, schedules, and stakeholder communications. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while working in a supportive and professional environment. If you have a strong background in civil engineering and are ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in civil engineering or utility sector site management.
• Relevant industry qualifications and up-to-date SMSTS qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control construction activities, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Liaise with project managers and subcontractors to meet contract objectives.

Skills

Site Management

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Risk Assessment

Budget Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent

SMSTS qualification

CSCS card

First Aid at work qualification

Tools

NEC 3 Form of Contract

Health, Safety and Environmental Management

Job description

Site Agent – Water Contract Role

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 experienced Agent / Site Manager to manage projects within its Thames Water Framework.

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

Role Summary

• Support the Contracts Manager in delivering projects for our Southern Water framework, ensuring successful, safely executed, high-quality projects in Sussex.
• Ensure all CPP, RAMS, and Point of Work Risk Assessments (POWRAs) are fully understood and implemented.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with applicable legislation and the contract.
• Understand budget allowances and monitor and report on contract activities against agreed budgets and programme.
• Identify, agree, and effectively manage changes.
• Liaise with the project manager, site staff, and quantity surveyor to ensure contract objectives are met.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers; requisition plant and materials; ensure safe practices are implemented at all stages.
• Input to the project programme, in accordance with clients’ expectations and CDM requirements.
• Share information with the wider team to support work planning and obtain and work in accordance with licenses and permits required to deliver the project.
• Document and report progress on site and complete site records.
• Review customer impacts on site and escalate any issues to the Project Manager or CBUL Customer Stakeholder Manager.
• Engage 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 is 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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