Water Infrastructure Site Lead

Network Plus group; Crooklands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equal opportunity employer

Armed Forces friendly

Job summary

Network Plus is seeking a Site Agent to lead on infrastructure projects across the North West for United Utilities. You will manage on-site resources, supervise teams, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role is site-based, with regular visits to site teams, and involves reporting to management and the client. A background in utilities and clean water schemes is preferred, along with a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Utilities sector, preferably clean water projects.
• Deep excavations, civils, drainage, structures and clean water schemes knowledge.
• Street Works and Confined Spaces awareness.
• Health & Safety qualification advantageous.
• Awareness of costs and programme planning.
• Strong team management and communication skills.
• IT literacy; MS Project preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational supervisory oversight for New Connections & Developer Services on site.
• Site-based oversight; review progress, ensure standards on all sites.
• Organise resources (plant, labour, materials, subcontractors) cost-effectively.
• Manage health and safety compliance including weekly checks and audits.
• Provide weekly site reports to management and client updates.
• Act as Health & Safety Representative; conduct inspections and investigations as needed.

Skills

Utilities experience

Team management

Communication skills

Cost and programme awareness

Driving licence (UK)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Network Plus is seeking a Site Agent to lead on infrastructure projects across the North West for United Utilities. You will manage on-site resources, supervise teams, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

The role is site-based, with regular visits to site teams, and involves reporting to management and the client. A background in utilities and clean water schemes is preferred, along with a valid UK driving licence.