Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Site Agent to join their team in Rickmansworth.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee successful delivery of multiple Civils and Water sector projects, ensuring high-quality, defect-free results in line with safety, environmental, and company standards.
• Lead site teams, including Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen, to deliver work efficiently and safely.
• Develop and implement key project documents such as Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans.
• Prepare and manage construction programmes, two-week lookaheads, and procurement schedules to ensure resources and timelines are met.
• Manage project budgets using company cost plans, monitor financial performance, and identify opportunities for cost savings and value engineering.
• Maintain accurate site diaries and records while driving commercial performance through proactive cost management.
• Represent the company professionally with clients, the public, and official bodies to maintain strong working relationships.
• Ensure all deliverables meet client requirements and satisfaction.
• Produce accurate monthly reports for both internal use and clients.
• Lead regular site meetings to ensure effective communication and project coordination.

Required Experience:

• Experience delivering large-diameter clean water pressure pipelines, including connection details, commissioning, and quality assurance on site.
• Strong understanding of streetworks, ITPs, and on-site quality control procedures.
• Experience implementing and coordinating temporary works.
• Proven ability to manage health, safety, and environmental compliance on site, including issuing permits to dig and service avoidance.
• Skilled in managing NEC contracts (EWN/CE), cost control, forecasting, programming, and subcontractor management.
• Experience managing design inputs to ensure constructability and value engineering.
• Proven stakeholder and client management experience in a regulated civil engineering environment.
• Ability to lead and motivate site teams, including direct reports and delivery workforce.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with Primavera P6 (desirable).
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management, and cost/value reporting.
• Good knowledge of specifications, testing regimes, and civil engineering standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with a focus on safety and company values.

Qualifications/Certifications:

• SMSTS (or IOSH Managing Safely) – Required
• CSCS – Mandatory
• NRSWA – Required
• Temporary Works Coordinator/Supervisor – Required
• EUSR National Water Hygiene, Service Avoidance, and Confined Space Training – Desirable
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) – Required
• CEng MICE (or equivalent) – Desirable