Site Agent / Site Manager – Civil Engineering & Water Infrastructure Projects
Location: Nottinghamshire | Salary: £51,000 – £60,000 | Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time
The Opportunity
A leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor seeks an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager to join their delivery team on high-profile infrastructure projects within regulated environments in the water and civils sectors.
With over 40 years of heritage and a strong reputation for delivering complex infrastructure schemes across water, transport, energy and the built environment, this privately owned contractor operates as a key delivery partner on major frameworks and long-term alliances across the UK. Their people-first approach, direct delivery model and strong investment in staff development have created a stable, progressive working environment with excellent long-term prospects.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering projects, ensuring works are delivered defect-free and in line with specification
- Lead site teams including sub-agents, engineers and foremen where required
- Produce and implement project plans, RAMS, ITPs and environmental management plans
- Manage the construction programme and produce 2-week look-ahead schedules
- Coordinate procurement schedules and ensure site resourcing is maintained
- Act as the key client-facing representative on site and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Ensure commercial performance is maximised through cost control and value engineering
- Maintain accurate site records, diaries and reporting documentation
- Chair weekly site meetings and produce monthly internal and client reports
What We’re Looking For
- Strong background in civil engineering within a contractor environment
- Experience delivering projects in regulated environments such as utilities or water
- Knowledge of NEC or JCT contracts
- Strong understanding of CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management
- Experience with cost control, forecasting and commercial reporting
- Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- CSCS card
- SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely certification and Temporary Works Coordinator certification
- Experience with confined space environments
- Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable
- CEng MICE or working towards chartership
- Experience using Primavera P6
- Strong knowledge of both NEC and JCT contract forms
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary and long-term job security
- Company pension and life assurance
- Private medical cover
- Company vehicle or allowance (depending on role)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days
- Flexible benefits package via salary sacrifice
- Leadership and management training programmes
- Structured career development and internal progression opportunities
- Employee wellbeing and assistance support programme
- Ongoing technical and professional development support
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established infrastructure contractor with a strong pipeline of secured work and a proven track record of promoting from within.
To apply or find out more, get in touch today.
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