Site Agent - Derby, United Kingdom - Highfield Professional Solutions

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My client are seeking a number of Site Agents to work on water sector sites in the Derby and surrounding area.


These positions are all working on a permanent staff basis for a leading tier 1 supplier to the water sector, who work on the majority of all the major water frameworks in the UK.


As a Site Agent, you will manage day-to-day site operations to ensure construction is conducted in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule and in accordance with the appropriate standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements.

You will be requiredto carry out regular inspections to monitor performance and ensure health & safety compliance throughout the construction process as well as planning and programming of construction/installation works.


Further responsibilities will include the following:

  • Maintain site diary
  • Manage labour, plant, and materials on site in conjunction with the Foreman
  • Manage subcontractors, direct labour and resource planning
  • Conduct review meetings and report regularly on all construction activities including budget, scheduling, personnel, and other resource requirements
  • Assist the estimating team in the preparation of the project estimate or cost plans
  • Contribute to work planning, and briefing project teams, contractors, and suppliers
  • Full handover of projects
If you are an experienced Site Manager looking for a new and exciting opportunity or an experienced Site Engineer ready to progress your career even further then we would love to hear from you

You will have the following skills and experience:

  • Civil Engineering background in the Construction / Water Industry
  • Strong managerial skills
  • Experience of working in Design & Build


  • Civil construction

  • FRC, Precast, Earthworks, Pipework (buried)
  • Thorough understanding of safety, environmental and quality management processes
  • Thorough understanding of commercial, contractual and procurement processes
  • Mechanical and Electrical installation and commissioning experience desirable
  • NEC / JCT awareness
  • Good knowledge of temporary works
  • Experience of both incident and near miss reporting
  • SMSTS / CSCS / AP Lifting
  • Good IT Skills
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence to work closely with clients
  • Full clean UK driving licence

What can we offer:

You will be offered a competitive salary along with the following benefits package:

  • 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over
  • Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
  • Life assurance of 4 x salary
  • Income protection
  • Private medical insurance
  • Health cash plan
  • Annual professional institution subscription costs
  • Career and professional development opportunities

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