Site Agent - Trunk Mains

Site Agent - Trunk Mains
Location: London
Sector: Water - Infrastructure
Contract Type: Contract
Rate: Dependent on experience

Carrington West is recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support a major water contractor delivering works across a Trunk Mains programme in London.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of trunk mains and associated civil engineering works, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and resources to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with programme and quality requirements.

The Role

• Managing the day-to-day delivery of trunk mains and associated civil engineering works
• Managing Supervisors, site teams, operatives and subcontractors
• Planning and coordinating labour, plant, materials and resources
• Overseeing excavation, pipework, reinstatement and associated civils
• Ensuring RAMS, permits and safe systems of work are in place and followed
• Managing site documentation, records and daily reporting
• Maintaining high Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Monitoring quality and workmanship across the site
• Supporting Temporary Works requirements
• Managing short-term planning and programme delivery

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Site Agent within the UK water or utilities sector
• Strong experience working on water mains or trunk mains projects
• Good understanding of excavation, pipe installation and associated civils
• Experience managing Supervisors, operational teams and subcontractors
• Strong programme and site management experience
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
• NRSWA Supervisor qualification
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card

Desirable Experience

• Previous Thames Water experience
• Trunk mains repair, renewal or installation experience
• Experience working within London
• Temporary Works Coordinator or Temporary Works Supervisor
• Experience working for a Tier 1 water contractor

This is a strong opportunity to join a busy long-term trunk mains programme in London.