Water Infrastructure Site Lead

Construction & Property Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction & Property Recruitment seeks an experienced Site Agent (Water) to lead on-site delivery of major clean water and wastewater frameworks across the region. You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires proven Sub Agent/Site Agent experience in water environments, relevant civil engineering qualifications, and NEC contract familiarity.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sub Agent or Site Agent in water infrastructure or heavy civil engineering.
• HNC, HND, or Civil Engineering degree (or equivalent leadership experience).
• Valid SMSTS and a Black or Gold CSCS Card are mandatory.
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card required; knowledge of DOMS or water authority specs advantageous.
• Familiar with NEC contract management and site progress forecasting.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Direct day-to-day on-site delivery, coordinating site engineers, direct labour, plant machinery, and sub-contractors.
• HSEQ Excellence: Enforce safety and environmental compliance to protect water networks.
• Commercial Management: Track costs, progress vs milestones, and manage variations under NEC3/NEC4.
• Quality & Compliance: Ensure technical drawings are adhered to and coordinate testing and sign-offs with water authorities.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Act as primary on-site contact for client representatives and authorities.

Skills

Site leadership

Water infrastructure experience

Sub Agent / Site Agent experience

NEC contract awareness

Contract forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Equivalent construction leadership experience

Tools

SMSTS certification

CSCS Black or Gold Card

EUSR Water Hygiene Card

Job description

Construction & Property Recruitment seeks an experienced Site Agent (Water) to lead on-site delivery of major clean water and wastewater frameworks across the region. You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage subcontractors, and ensure safety, schedule, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires proven Sub Agent/Site Agent experience in water environments, relevant civil engineering qualifications, and NEC contract familiarity.