Site Agent

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK infrastructure firm is seeking a motivated Site Agent to manage construction sites on the DC Welsh Water Framework. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, delivering projects on time, and managing site activities effectively. The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering and experience in the water sector. Alongside competitive remuneration, the role offers comprehensive benefits including generous holidays, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Recognition and long service awards

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering is essential.
• Experience in working in a water sector is required.
• Heavy civils experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of storage tanks is necessary.
• Familiarity with nature-based solutions is needed.
• Experience of working on multi-disciplinary projects involving M&E is a must.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with engineering controls and contract specifications.
• Produce risk assessments for safe execution of works.
• Manage site activities to ensure timely and budget adherence.
• Lead initiatives for technical performance improvement.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Water sector experience

Heavy civils experience

Storage tank knowledge

Nature-based solutions knowledge

Multi-disciplinary project experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?

We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Site Agent to join our team on the DC Welsh Water Framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to be responsible for the management of the construction site in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers’ objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

Role Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate implementation of all engineering controls and compliance with the contract drawings and specification.
• Produce risk assessments and method statements for safe execution of the works.
• Ensure work is executed in a safe manner meeting legal guidelines set out in health safety and requirements and environmental compliance.
• Manage site activities to ensure work is completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure that all staff and operatives are familiar with the safety procedures and to which they are adhered.
• Prepare method statements as required.
• Organise briefings on method statements to relevant staff and operatives within their area.
• Consult with senior foreman on daily basis issues related with programme, resources, production, productivity necessary to meet with programme requirements.
• Lead all actions to solve technical difficulties, improve performance in terms of progress and quality.
• Set working parameters, ensure their application on site, assess the performance.
• Ensure coordination of all related trades and deliver end product to customer satisfaction.
• Deliver performance in key areas of health and safety, environment, and quality.
• Proactively promote continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. customer and supplier feedback, back to basics, knowledge management)
• Ensure all personnel are provided with necessary training.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering
• Experience in working in a water sector.
• Heavy civils experience
• Storage tank knowledge and experience.
• Nature based solutions knowledge.
• Experience of working on multi-disciplinary projects involving M&E

What is in it for you?

Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About the Water|Highways Business Unit

Our Water team designs, builds, and maintains vital UK water infrastructure, ensuring secure water supply and wastewater services.

We work with major water companies to create resilient facilities, reduce flood risks, and improve environmental outcomes. Currently, we participate in the Welsh Water AMP7 and AMP8 frameworks and have secured projects with Wessex Water for the next five years. These long-term framework agreements are part of a national £88 billion investment, requiring a collaborative and agile approach to meet the industry's challenges.

Our Highways team delivers comprehensive services, from major national projects to local schemes, improving road journeys for millions daily.

With expertise in tunnelling, bridges, and more, we provide end-to-end project support, including design, integration, and construction. Current projects include concrete road replacements for National Highways, smart motorway safety enhancements, and widening the A423 for Oxford City Council.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.