Site Agent - Water Sector - Cheshire
As Site Agent, you'll manage the delivery of civil and water projects from planning to completion — ensuring safety, quality, environmental compliance, and cost control; leading projects on the United Utilities Framework. Working closely with the Contracts/Project Manager, engineers, and QS teams, you'll ensure projects meet client expectations and company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead site operations to deliver projects safely, on time, and to spec.
* Manage Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen as required.
* Produce and implement Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans.
* Oversee programmes, 2-week lookaheads, and procurement schedules.
* Maintain cost control, maximise project value, and identify value-engineering opportunities.
* Act as key client liaison, ensuring satisfaction and effective communication.
* Prepare accurate reports, site diaries, and chair weekly meetings.
Performance Measures:
* Timely reporting and KPI achievement.
* Adherence to quality, safety, and commercial targets.
Requirements:
Essential:
* Strong experience in civil engineering (water sector preferred).
* Knowledge of CDM, design, risk, and cost management.
* Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering.
* CSCS, IOSH Managing Safely/SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator, and Confined Space training.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Desirable:
* CEng MICE or equivalent.
* Experience with Primavera P6, JCT/NEC contracts.
* Additional Temporary Works qualifications.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary + car/allowance.
* Company bonus, life assurance, private medical cover, and health insurance