Site Agent

Site Agent – Water Treatment / Civil Engineering

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £65,000 per annum + Package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join a major water treatment project in Reading.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in heavy civils, groundworks and water infrastructure, with experience managing site teams and subcontractors to deliver complex works safely, on programme and to a high standard.

The Project

The project involves significant concrete and drainage works within a water treatment environment, including associated civil engineering and infrastructure works.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the programme, specification and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise site teams and subcontractors.
• Monitor site activities against target programmes and project plans.
• Ensure accurate site records are maintained, including daily diaries, QA documentation and as-built drawings.
• Prepare and deliver daily site briefings.
• Monitor works to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards and safe systems of work.
• Attend site and progress meetings.
• Manage formal communications with clients and subcontractors, including Early Warnings and instructions.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements.
• Prepare and manage site documentation, including RAMS and ITPs.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Inspection and Test Plans.
• Work collaboratively with the client's team, design team and supply chain.
• Identify opportunities to improve programme, productivity and project delivery.
• Proactively resolve technical and operational issues on site.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Site Agent with a strong heavy civil engineering / groundworks background, ideally gained within water, utilities or infrastructure projects.

You will be confident managing site operations, subcontractors and client relationships, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and programme delivery.

Requirements

• BSc, MSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven site management experience delivering projects to programme.
• Strong background in heavy civils and groundworks.
• Experience managing concrete and drainage works.
• Experience of ducting and pumping shaft works.
• Previous experience working under NEC3 contracts.
• Strong understanding of SHEQ requirements.
• Experience producing and managing RAMS, ITPs and site documentation.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a wider project team.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer?

• £65,000 basic salary.
• Competitive benefits package.