Site Agent

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a main contractor for a Site Agent to lead delivery of pipeline and civils works on the Affinity Water framework. This is a hands-on site role focused on safe, on-programme delivery of large-diameter pipeline schemes and associated civil infrastructure. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site delivery: manage site teams, subcontractors and direct labour to achieve programme, quality and safety targets.

• Deliver large-diameter / cross-country pipeline and civils packages (setting out, excavation, reinstatement, jointing, backfill).

• Produce and manage Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, method statements and two-week look-ahead programmes.

• Own site commercial controls: site diaries, progress reporting, variation identification and cost awareness.

• Coordinate temporary works, plant logistics and commissioning preparations.

• Act as client-facing ambassador: manage stakeholders, statutory bodies and third-party interfaces.

• Maintain accurate H&S, quality and as-built records to support handover.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Proven Site Agent / Site Manager experience delivering pipeline works on water frameworks (Affinity Water experience or similar).

• Strong background in large-diameter pipeline civils, cross-country trenches and reinstatement.

• HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or substantial site-based experience.

• CSCS card and SMSTS (or IOSH Managing Safely).

• Solid commercial awareness and excellent stakeholder / team leadership skills.

Desirable:

• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) or similar certification.

• Confined space, Thames Water/EUSR water hygiene, and electrical/mechanical awareness.

• Experience with NEC/JCT contracts and Primavera P6.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension.

• Private medical and life assurance options.

• Generous annual leave plus public holidays and volunteering/loyalty days.

• Company vehicle/allowance.

• Structured training, leadership development and clear career progression.

• Employee assistance programme and flexible benefits options.

Interested? Send your CV and apply now to shape the future of Affinity Water!