Site Agent: Water Infrastructure Project Lead

Fawkes and Reece; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Site Agent to manage infrastructure projects within the Welsh Water framework, delivering on time and to budget while upholding safety and quality.

The role requires civil engineering expertise, strong leadership, and experience with major clients; you will coordinate site teams, report progress, and ensure compliant practices across multiple sites.

This permanent position offers a competitive package and a comprehensive benefits scheme.

Qualifications

• Essential: Civil Engineering/Construction management degree or NVQ Level 6+ in a relevant subject matter.
• Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g., Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework, Concrete Technology, H&S Management etc.
• Proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients (e.g., LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem).
• Progression to Site Agent with both theoretical and practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Resource allocation and management of Site staff.
• Reporting to senior Manager on department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme.
• Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.
• Enforcement and monitoring of the Division's Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.
• Management of projects/contracts.
• Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.
• Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.
• Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

Skills

Project management

Resource planning

Team leadership

Stakeholder communication

Health & safety

Education

Civil Engineering degree

NVQ Level 6+

Job description

Fawkes and Reece is seeking a Site Agent to manage infrastructure projects within the Welsh Water framework, delivering on time and to budget while upholding safety and quality.

The role requires civil engineering expertise, strong leadership, and experience with major clients; you will coordinate site teams, report progress, and ensure compliant practices across multiple sites.

This permanent position offers a competitive package and a comprehensive benefits scheme.