Site Agent - Wastewater Treatment Works
Location: Newton Abbot
Rate: £450 per day (CIS)
Duration: 6 months
Sector: Wastewater Treatment
The main contractor of a key South West Water project is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead the delivery of a key AMP7 wastewater improvement project in Newton Abbot on a Wastewater Treatment Works.
This £6m project forms part of South West Water's investment in upgrading critical treatment infrastructure to improve environmental performance and resilience across the region. As Site Agent, you will be responsible for leading the on-site delivery of works, ensuring safety, quality, and programme targets are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead site health, safety, and environmental management - including preparation and approval of RAMS, management of permits to work, control of confined space entry, and implementation of isolations on live assets.
·Deliver daily site briefings, toolbox talks, and ensure all operatives fully understand safety controls and risk mitigation measures.
·Liaise closely with Temporary Works Coordinators (TWC) to ensure all temporary works are planned, inspected, and executed safely.
·Manage day-to-day construction operations, supervising engineers and subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
·Oversee progress against programme, managing resources, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination.
·Conduct constructability reviews, project rehearsals, and fit-for-assembly sign-offs to optimise delivery efficiency and innovation.
·Ensure all contractual, commercial, and quality procedures are followed, including the timely issue of notices and documentation.
·Drive sustainability on site - minimising waste, reducing embodied carbon, and promoting responsible resource use.
·Promote collaborative working within delivery teams and alliance partners, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Skills & Experience
·Proven experience working as a Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer within the UK Water or Wastewater sector, ideally on non-infrastructure or civils schemes.
·HNC/Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
·SMSTS, CSCS certification are essential.
·Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach and the ability to manage live operational sites safely.
·Demonstrable experience managing RAMS, permits to work, confined space operations, and live asset isolations.
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proactive and collaborative attitude