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We are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to deliver sewage treatment, environmental, drainage, and highways schemes across the West Midlands. This is a permanent opportunity with a well-established contractor offering long-term work and strong career progression.
📍 Location: Within 1 hour commute of West Bromwich
💼 Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 + comprehensive benefits
📌 Projects: Environmental improvements, sewage treatement works, drainage infrastructure, and highways works (details discussed at interview)
Key Responsibilities
Planning, programming, and resourcing of environmental, drainage, and highways works
Managing budgets, cost control, and target programmes
Overseeing site operations including earthworks, drainage installation, utilities, and roadworks
Ensuring delivery to specification, quality, and regulatory standards
Driving Health & Safety and Environmental best practice on site
Managing site teams, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers
Liaising with clients, local authorities, and project stakeholders
Maintaining accurate site records and documentation
Managing QA/QC processes including inspections and testing
Leading commissioning and handover of works
Candidate Requirements
HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or similar) – preferred
Proven experience delivering environmental, sewage treatment, drainage, or highways projects
CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6)
SMSTS (5-day)
First Aid (3-day)
NRSWA Supervisor
Desirable:
Temporary Works Coordinator
Confined Space Training (particularly relevant for drainage works)
Lifting Appointed Person
Environmental Management qualifications or experience
Key Competencies
Candidates must be able to:
Produce and manage high-quality documentation including CPPs, RAMS, ITPs, SOSB, TBTs, and programmes
Brief site teams effectively on technical and safety requirements
Lead and participate in regular safety audits
Work closely with SHEQ and Health & Safety teams
Manage multiple workstreams typical of infrastructure and public realm projects
Commute to site within 1 hour
Benefits Package
35 days holiday (including bank holidays) 27 days annual leave (7 reserved for Christmas shutdown) 20 flexible days
Employer pension contribution (4%) + employee contribution (4%)
Annual discretionary bonus (paid in December)
Annual salary review (April)
Monthly pay (20th of each month)
Company car or car allowance + fuel (where applicable)
Life assurance (2x salary + additional cover)
Enhanced sick pay based on length of service
Modern office facilities with free tea/coffee
Free on-site parking
Cycle to Work scheme
This role is ideal for a Site Agent with a strong civil engineering background who enjoys delivering infrastructure projects that have a direct impact on local environments and communitiesDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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