Water Infrastructure Site Lead

RTL Group Ltd; Billingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our delivery team on water infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead on-site activities, ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery, and manage resources to meet programme, budget and quality targets.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, progression from site engineering to management, and proven experience delivering water networks, pumping stations and treatment works under NEC contracts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading civil/water infrastructure projects on site.
• Strong health, safety, environmental and quality awareness.
• Proven ability to manage multi-discipline site teams and subcontractors.
• Experience delivering NEC contracts and working with clients.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for day-to-day on-site management of construction activities.
• Deliver projects safely and in compliance with procedures and CDM regulations.
• Plan and coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Manage site teams, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery plans.
• Ensure works are completed to specification and contractual requirements.
• Prepare RAMS, permits, and construction documentation.
• Coordinate Temporary Works and ensure design compliance.
• Maintain site records, diaries, quality docs, and as-built information.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and opportunities.
• Monitor productivity and resource utilisation to hit commercial targets.
• Support commercial by managing variations and subcontractor performance.
• Attend progress meetings with clients and stakeholders.
• Promote safety culture through leadership and site inspections.
• Mentor Site Engineers and junior team members.

Skills

Site management

Client liaison

Leadership

Project planning

Education

SMSTS

CSCS Card (Management Level)

First Aid at Work

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

RTL Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our delivery team on water infrastructure projects in the UK. You will lead on-site activities, ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery, and manage resources to meet programme, budget and quality targets.

The role requires a strong civil engineering background, progression from site engineering to management, and proven experience delivering water networks, pumping stations and treatment works under NEC contracts.