Site Agent - Water Division

Atheray Stone; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Site Agents to lead civil engineering projects within the Thames Water Framework. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from contract award to completion, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards are upheld. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, practical post-graduate training, and a strong track record in delivering complex projects. Join a high-performing team and contribute to essential infrastructure development while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering technically complex projects for major clients.
• Clear progression from engineering role to Site Agent with hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage site resources and allocate staff effectively for project delivery.
• Monitor and report progress against programme and budget to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and implement safe systems of work.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Health & Safety Compliance

Quality Assurance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status (e.g., ICE, CIOB)

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

National Water Hygiene Card

Job description

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking Site Agents to join our client's team delivering projects within the Thames Water Framework, with immediate opportunities available at the Cricklade site.

As a Site Agent, you will take ownership of civil engineering projects within our Infrastructure Business Unit (Water division), managing them from contract award through to successful completion. Your focus will be on ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards are maintained while achieving the project’s commercial and programme objectives. You will report to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager, depending on the scale and complexity of the project and your level of experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage site resources and allocate staff effectively to ensure efficient project delivery.
2. Monitor and report progress against programme and budget to senior management.
3. Ensure compliance with company safety policies and implement safe systems of work.
4. Enforce and monitor the company’s Quality Assurance and Environmental Management systems.
5. Oversee all aspects of project delivery, ensuring key milestones and client expectations are met.
6. Maintain clear communication across all stakeholders regarding project progress and performance.
7. Provide direct line management and support to Sub Agents and General Foremen.
8. Indirectly supervise Site Engineers, Foremen, and Gangers, ensuring alignment with project goals.

What We’re Looking For

• Essential: Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Desirable: Chartered or actively working towards chartered status (e.g., ICE, CIOB).
• Practical post-graduate training in areas such as contract administration, formwork, concrete technology, and health & safety.
• Proven track record in delivering technically complex projects for major clients (e.g., Thames Water, Highways England, LUL, petrochemical sector).
• Clear progression from an engineering role through to Site Agent, supported by both hands-on and theoretical experience.
• Site qualifications: CSCS card, SMSTS (5-day), First Aid at Work (4-day), National Water Hygiene card.

If you are looking to take the next step in your career and want to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team delivering essential infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.

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