Site Agent

Description:

Site Agent – Water Experience Location: Midlands
Contract: 12 Months (with potential extension)
Start Date: April 2026
Rate: £400 per day (CIS)

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Site Agent to join our team on a 12-month contract delivering multiple water infrastructure schemes across the Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with a strong civil engineering background and experience working on water utility projects, particularly within the Severn Trent Water framework.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple small projects simultaneously, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for Severn Trent Water, local authorities, landowners, and other key stakeholders.
Plan, programme, and coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors across multiple sites.
Manage site operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements.
Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets, costs, and target programmes.
Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards.
Maintain site documentation including RAMS, permits, inspections, and project records.
Oversee Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes.
Coordinate inspection, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
Liaise regularly with Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, and client representatives.
Drive efficient use of resources while maintaining high standards of workmanship. RequirementsEssential Experience
Proven experience as a Site Agent within civil engineering or utilities.
Strong background working on Severn Trent Water or other UK water authority projects.
Experience delivering deep excavation works, including shoring, trench support, and confined space operations.
Knowledge of working within public highways, including permit schemes and traffic management.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision. Qualifications
HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (preferred).
CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6).
SMSTS (5-Day).
Full 3-Day First Aid Certificate.
EUSR Card. What We Offer
Competitive day rate of £400 per day.
Flexible payment options (CIS, PAYE or Ltd Company).
12-month contract with the opportunity for extension.
Opportunity to work on major water infrastructure projects across the Midlands.
Supportive team environment with long-term project opportunities. If you have the experience, qualifications, and drive to deliver high-quality civil engineering projects within the water sector, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered