Site Agent in Poole, Dorset

Pinnacle Recruitment are looking for a driven Site Agent to join a major water infrastructure programme across Poole, Bournemouth and South Dorset.

You will take responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from initial planning and design through to construction, commissioning and handover. Working closely with the project, engineering and commercial teams, you will ensure schemes are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Projects will include water and wastewater treatment upgrades, network improvements, flood resilience schemes and wider environmental infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and within budget

• Coordinate site teams, Site Engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to maintain productivity and meet programme milestones.

• Work collaboratively with design and commercial teams to identify efficiencies, manage project risks and resolve technical issues.

• Oversee health, safety, quality and environmental compliance, ensuring all works follow approved RAMS and project specifications.

• Manage site-level procurement, materials, plant and subcontractor logistics to ensure resources are available when required.

• Monitor progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate site records, quality documentation, inspection reports and health and safety records.

• Liaise with the client and wider project stakeholders, providing progress updates and resolving issues effectively.

• Coordinate temporary works activities, ensuring installations comply with approved designs and relevant procedures.

• Support testing, commissioning and the successful handover of completed schemes.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Site Agent or in a similar site management role on major projects within civil engineering or infrastructure.

• Strong understanding of construction methods, programme management, quality assurance and health and safety requirements.

• SMSTS and CSCS qualifications.

• HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Experience coordinating subcontractors, site teams and multiple work activities.

• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification or relevant experience would be advantageous.

• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to sites across the region.