Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Site Agent to join their team in Rickmansworth.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee successful delivery of multiple Civils and Water sector projects, ensuring high-quality, defect-free results in line with safety, environmental, and company standards.
* Lead site teams, including Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen, to deliver work efficiently and safely.
* Develop and implement key project documents such as Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans.
* Prepare and manage construction programmes, two-week lookaheads, and procurement schedules to ensure resources and timelines are met.
* Manage project budgets using company cost plans, monitor financial performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
* Maintain accurate site diaries and records while driving commercial performance through proactive cost management.
* Represent the company professionally with clients, the public, and official bodies to maintain strong working relationships.
* Ensure all deliverables meet client requirements and satisfaction.
* Produce accurate monthly reports for both internal use and clients.
* Lead regular site meetings to ensure effective communication and project coordination.
Required Experience:
* Experience delivering large-diameter clean water pressure pipelines, including connection details, commissioning, and quality assurance on site.
* Strong understanding of streetworks, ITPs, and on-site quality control procedures.
* Experience implementing and coordinating temporary works.
* Proven ability to manage health, safety, and environmental compliance on site, including issuing permits to dig and service avoidance.
* Skilled in managing NEC contracts (EWN/CE), cost control, forecasting, programming, and subcontractor management.
* Experience managing design inputs to ensure constructability and value engineering.
* Proven stakeholder and client management experience in a regulated civil engineering environment.
* Ability to lead and motivate site teams, including direct reports and delivery workforce.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with Primavera P6 (desirable).
* Strong understanding of CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, and cost/value reporting.
* Good knowledge of specifications, testing regimes, and civil engineering standards.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and company values.
Qualifications/Certifications:
* SMSTS (or IOSH Managing Safely) – Required
* CSCS – Mandatory
* NRSWA – Required
* Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor – Required
* EUSR National Water Hygiene, Service Avoidance, and Confined Space Training – Desirable
* Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) – Required
* CEng MICE (or equivalent) – Desirable