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