Site Agent

Site Agent Location: Ashford Common, London Hourly Rate: Negotiable IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Contract Duration: Initial 5-6 Month Contract (Extension Likely) Essential Requirement EUSR National Water Hygiene Card The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major civil engineering and water infrastructure project in Ashford Common, London.

This role will suit a proactive and commercially aware Site Agent with a strong background in civil engineering, water infrastructure, utilities, construction management, site management, project delivery, health and safety, programme management, and subcontractor management.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of construction activities, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage site operations across civil engineering and water infrastructure works. Coordinate activities between project teams, clients, supply chain partners, and subcontractors. Develop, monitor, and manage construction programmes and site productivity.

Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners, ensuring works are delivered safely and efficiently. Forecast budgets and monitor project costs in collaboration with commercial teams. Identify risks and opportunities and implement effective mitigation and recovery strategies.

Prepare and manage inspection and test plans (ITPs), risk assessments, and method statements. Ensure quality assurance and quality control requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle. Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, delivery documentation, and progress reports.

Support change management processes, early warnings, and commercial reporting requirements. Drive the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing performance across all works. Manage, mentor, and develop Site Engineers and Assistant Engineers.

Ensure projects comply with industry regulations, contract requirements, and established construction best practices. Skills & Experience The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering projects within: Civil Engineering Water Infrastructure Utilities Infrastructure Construction Construction Management Site Management Programme Management Resource Planning Commercial Management Contract Administration Quality Assurance Health & Safety Management Risk Management Essential Qualifications Civil Engineering related qualification SMSTS Relevant CSCS Card EUSR National Water Hygiene Card CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations) Full UK Driving Licence Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction methodologies Knowledge of construction contracts and contract law Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Why Apply...

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