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
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Lead and supervise site teams and subcontractors.
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Monitor site activities against target programmes and project plans.
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Ensure accurate site records are maintained, including daily diaries, QA documentation and as-built drawings.
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Prepare and deliver daily site briefings.
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Monitor works to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards and safe systems of work.
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Attend site and progress meetings.
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Manage formal communications with clients and subcontractors, including Early Warnings and instructions.
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Ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements.
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Prepare and manage site documentation, including RAMS and ITPs.
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Monitor and ensure compliance with Inspection and Test Plans.
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Work collaboratively with the client's team, design team and supply chain.
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Identify opportunities to improve programme, productivity and project delivery.
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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
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BSc, MSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
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Proven site management experience delivering projects to programme.
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Strong background in heavy civils and groundworks.
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Experience managing concrete and drainage works.
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Experience of ducting and pumping shaft works.
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Previous experience working under NEC3 contracts.
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Strong understanding of SHEQ requirements.
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Experience producing and managing RAMS, ITPs and site documentation.
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Ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.
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Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a wider project team.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What's on Offer?
