Senior Site Agent

Description:

Senior Site Agent – Water AMP8

Location: East London, United Kingdom
Project Value: £100M flagship water & wastewater projects
Contract Type: Permanent (open to contract options)

Our client, a leading Tier 1 contractor in the UK water sector, is delivering a major £100 million water and wastewater treatment project in East London. This high-profile scheme is central to long-term infrastructure improvements, enhancing capacity, resilience, and environmental performance.

You will take day-to-day responsibility for managing key sections of the civil works on-site. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of works in line with programme and quality expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily site operations across assigned work areas
Supervise engineers, foremen, and subcontractors
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
Monitor progress against programme and report on performance
Coordinate materials, plant, and labour to meet project requirements
Review technical drawings and ensure accurate implementation on-site
Identify and mitigate risks and resolve on-site issues
Maintain clear communication with the wider project team and stakeholders
Ensure works are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget
Requirements

Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent on civil engineering projects
Background in water/wastewater or heavy civil infrastructure projects
Experience working with Tier 1 or established contractors
Strong knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and site management
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams effectively
Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or similar
SMSTS and CSCS required
If you're ready to step into a key site leadership role on a major infrastructure project, we’d love to hear from you