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Site Agent - Water

Elvet Recruitment
Wakefield
money-bag £55000 - £62000/annum plus generous package
Posted: 17 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 16 August 2026
Ref: 225386277

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced-Site Agent-/ Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across Central Yorkshire (A1/M1 corridor)...

This large main contractor have-been established several decades and operate with a sizeable turnover north of -500m per annum. They have consistent work secured from the ongoing Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework until 2030. They offer a Site Agent the opportunity to run their own multi-million - projects cradle to grave.

Projects:-storm tanks, combined sewer overflows and water treatment upgrades. Scope of works on these includes: shaft sinking, manhole construction, deep drainage, re-enforced concrete, pumping stations and varied pipework / concrete packages.

Due to the regional framework agreement,-all work is within the Yorkshire Water catchment area with no working away.

Responsibilities as Agent / Manager:

  • Manage project at all setup & site stages
  • Updating site documentation - RAMS, CPP''s
  • Cost control with QS
  • Manage contract changes - EW''s CE''s
  • Coordinate with stakeholders
  • Ensure site H&S is established fully when working nearby the public
  • Liaison with Yorkshire Water as client
  • Temporary Works coordination / management
  • Management of direct labour and sub-contractors
  • Produce progress reports
  • HSE documentation & site audits with client
  • Keeping site folders-up to date

Experience required:

  • Must-have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level leading heavy civils / water infrastructure-projects (values -5m+)
  • Must have experience managing permanent and temporary works
  • Must have experience with drainage, excavations, re-enforced concrete
  • Site Engineer-background is advantageous
  • Working knowledge of-NEC3 / NEC4 contracts desired
  • Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
  • Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid-and Full Driver''s License

Remuneration:

A salary of up to -62,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:

  1. Company vehicle or car allowance
  2. Fuel for business mileage
  3. 27-days + stat annual leave
  4. Pension scheme
  5. And more...

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

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