Senior Site Agent/Project Manager

Senior Site Agent - Water Infrastructure (Southern Water / South East Water)

Location: South East England
Salary: Up to -75,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package (flexibility available for the right candidate)

An established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation in the UK infrastructure sector is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Site Agent to support the delivery of major water infrastructure projects across Southern Water and South East Water frameworks.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with a healthy pipeline of secured work, delivering a diverse range of clean water, wastewater and civil engineering schemes.

As a Senior Site Agent, you''ll take ownership of the safe, profitable and successful delivery of multiple projects or complex work packages, ensuring programme, quality and commercial objectives are achieved while maintaining excellent client relationships.

You''ll work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams and subcontractors to drive project performance from pre-construction through to completion.

• Lead the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Manage site teams, Sub Agents, Site Engineers and subcontractors.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Oversee programme planning, resource allocation and project sequencing.
• Maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• Manage client relationships and attend progress meetings.
• Support commercial performance, change management and cost control.
• Promote a positive health, safety and environmental culture across all projects.

• Proven experience working as a Senior Site Agent, Site Agent or experienced Sub Agent within civil engineering.
• Previous experience delivering projects for Southern Water, South East Water or other UK water frameworks is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent organisational, leadership and communication skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid qualifications.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

• Salary up to -75,000 (with flexibility for the right individual).
• Company car or car allowance.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Long-term secured workload across major water frameworks.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing infrastructure contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment with a focus on employee development.

If you''re an experienced Site Agent ready to take the next step, or an established Senior Site Agent looking for a fresh challenge within the UK water sector, we''d be keen to hear from you.