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Site Agent
Location: Cornwall / Devon (Hybrid & Site Based)
Salary: £60k + £5400 Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Package

The Opportunity

A leading civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of a long-term water infrastructure framework across Cornwall and Devon.
Working on projects valued between £50k and £5m, you’ll oversee the successful delivery of a diverse range of clean and wastewater infrastructure schemes including:

• Pipelines
• Reservoirs
• Pumping stations
• Screens
• Runaways
• Associated water infrastructure and civil engineering works

This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Agent who enjoys delivering multiple projects in a fast-paced framework environment, working closely with clients, commercial teams and operational delivery teams.

The Role

As Site Agent, you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing the safe and efficient delivery of multiple water infrastructure projects.
• Coordinating programmes to ensure key milestones and client deadlines are achieved.
• Leading site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners throughout project delivery.
• Monitoring project performance, budgets and forecasts alongside commercial teams.
• Supporting pre-construction activities through site visits, technical input and buildability reviews.
• Coordinating with local authorities, highways and statutory bodies where required.
• Attending client meetings and providing regular progress updates to key stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations and temporary works requirements.
• Producing and reviewing RAMS, site documentation and project records.
• Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and quality checks.
• Monitoring KPIs and SLAs while maintaining excellent client relationships throughout project delivery.

About You To be successful as Site Agent, you’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience managing civil engineering water or utility infrastructure projects ESSENTIAL
• A background within clean water, wastewater or wider infrastructure frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC4.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety legislation, CDM and temporary works.
• The ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness and programme management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant construction qualifications such as HNC, HND, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent).
• SMSTS, CSCS, Streetworks and other relevant site management certifications would be advantageous.

Candidates from a wider civil engineering background with transferable infrastructure experience are also encouraged to apply.
What’s On Offer

• £60k + £5400 Car Allowance/Company Vehicle
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Long-term secured framework projects
• Company pension
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced family leave
• Training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to deliver essential water infrastructure schemes across the South West