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Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Reading, Berkshire

Expire in: 14 days

Job Description

Site Agent – Water Treatment / Civil Engineering

Location: Reading, Berkshire
Salary: £65,000 per annum + Package

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join a major water treatment project in Reading.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in heavy civils, groundworks and water infrastructure, with experience managing site teams and subcontractors to deliver complex works safely, on programme and to a high standard.

The Project

The project involves significant concrete and drainage works within a water treatment environment, including associated civil engineering and infrastructure works.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and coordination of site activities, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with the programme, specification and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  * Lead and supervise site teams and subcontractors.

  * Monitor site activities against target programmes and project plans.

  * Ensure accurate site records are maintained, including daily diaries, QA documentation and as-built drawings.

  * Prepare and deliver daily site briefings.

  * Monitor works to ensure compliance with specifications, quality standards and safe systems of work.

  * Attend site and progress meetings.

  * Manage formal communications with clients and subcontractors, including Early Warnings and instructions.

  * Ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements.

  * Prepare and manage site documentation, including RAMS and ITPs.

  * Monitor and ensure compliance with Inspection and Test Plans.

  * Work collaboratively with the client's team, design team and supply chain.

  * Identify opportunities to improve programme, productivity and project delivery.

  * Proactively resolve technical and operational issues on site.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Site Agent with a strong heavy civil engineering / groundworks background, ideally gained within water, utilities or infrastructure projects.

You will be confident managing site operations, subcontractors and client relationships, while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and programme delivery.

Requirements

  * BSc, MSc or BEng in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

  * Proven site management experience delivering projects to programme.

  * Strong background in heavy civils and groundworks.

  * Experience managing concrete and drainage works.

  * Experience of ducting and pumping shaft works.

  * Previous experience working under NEC3 contracts.

  * Strong understanding of SHEQ requirements.

  * Experience producing and managing RAMS, ITPs and site documentation.

  * Ability to manage subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams.

  * Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

  * Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a wider project team.

  * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer?

  * £65,000 basic salary.

  * Competitive benefits package

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