Water Utilities Site Agent - Civil Projects (Hybrid)

Catering; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Company pension

Private healthcare

25 days leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced family leave

Training and development

Long-term workload

Job summary

Site Agent role with an established Civil Engineering contractor delivering water infrastructure frameworks across Devon and Cornwall. Based in Plymouth, the role oversees multiple clean water and wastewater schemes, ensuring programmes stay on track, within budget and to high standards under NEC contracts.

You will manage site teams and supply chain partners, coordinate health and safety, prepare RAMS, and maintain project records while engaging closely with clients and stakeholders throughout

Qualifications

• Experience delivering water utilities infrastructure projects, clean water and/or wastewater.
• Experience delivering multiple live schemes within a water framework environment.
• Strong civil engineering background with utilities infrastructure.
• SMSTS, CSCS, Streetworks or equivalent site management qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple water infrastructure schemes from mobilisation to completion.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners, ensuring work is delivered safely and efficiently.
• Plan and coordinate programmes to meet key milestones and client deadlines.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to track budgets, forecasts and project performance under NEC contracts.
• Contribute to pre-construction activities, including surveys and technical reviews.
• Coordinate with local authorities and statutory undertakers as required.
• Attend client and project meetings, providing progress updates on delivery.
• Maintain RAMS and site documentation, plus project records.
• Conduct regular site inspections and health & safety audits.

Skills

Site management

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Education

HNC/HND/NVQ or Degree in construction

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

Site Agent role with an established Civil Engineering contractor delivering water infrastructure frameworks across Devon and Cornwall. Based in Plymouth, the role oversees multiple clean water and wastewater schemes, ensuring programmes stay on track, within budget and to high standards under NEC contracts.

You will manage site teams and supply chain partners, coordinate health and safety, prepare RAMS, and maintain project records while engaging closely with clients and stakeholders throughout