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Site Agent - Water

Job Description - Site Agent - Water

Site Agent / Site Manager - Water Infrastructure
Location: Southampton / Winchester Area
Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
Payment: Umbrella PAYE - Dependend on Experience. 

Carrington West is recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager to support the delivery of a major clean water infrastructure project in Hampshire.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of a significant clean water pipeline scheme between Winchester and Southampton, involving the installation of a pipeline.

This is a long-term contract opportunity, paid via Umbrella PAYE, offering continuity of work on a major water infrastructure programme.

The Role
As Site Agent / Site Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, to the required quality standards and in line with programme.
Key responsibilities will include:

Managing the day-to-day delivery of pipeline and associated civil engineering works
Managing Supervisors, site teams and subcontractors
Planning and coordinating labour, plant, materials and resources
Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential delays
Managing and coordinating Temporary Works requirements
Reviewing and implementing RAMS and safe systems of work
Coordinating subcontractors and operational activities across the site
Using project management systems including 4Projects and FieldView
Liaising with the client, project management team and other stakeholders
Identifying changes in site conditions and making informed decisions to maintain safe and efficient delivery
Supporting short-term planning and programme management

Essential Requirements

Previous Site Agent, Site Manager or similar management experience within the UK water or utilities sector
Strong clean water pipeline installation experience
Experience delivering large-diameter pipeline works
Good understanding of excavation, pipe installation, testing and associated civil engineering works
Experience managing Supervisors, subcontractors and operational site teams
Strong understanding of Temporary Works
Strong understanding of current Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
SMSTS, CSCS Card ,EUSR Clean Water Card

Desirable Requirements
Previous experience working for a Tier 1 contractor within the water sector
Experience delivering major clean water infrastructure programmes
Previous experience managing long linear pipeline projects

The successful candidate will be a confident and proactive Site Agent / Site Manager who is comfortable taking ownership of site delivery.
You will need to be able to manage multiple work fronts, coordinate teams and subcontractors, make informed decisions on site and maintain programme delivery without compromising safety or quality.

Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills will be important, along with the ability to work collaboratively with both operational teams and senior project management.

If interested, please apply with your up-to-date CV. Successful candidates will be contacted to discuss the project and opportunity in more detail.
Mario
Carrington West
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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