Site Agent

Site Agent Location: Lea Bridge Road, Hackney London Area Type: Permanent, Full-time, Onsite Salary: £56,000k Project Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent in the Lea Bridge Road, London area who is looking for a new permanent position working within the Civil Engineering and Water Utilities industry. The purpose of this role is to ensure successful delivery on site of a range of mains renewals schemes. The role covers the schemes in the London region. The ideal candidate will have experience managing infrastructure projects, ideally in water mains or utilities, with a strong understanding of site operations, health & safety, and quality standards. Role Responsibilities Project Coordination: Oversee daily site operations to ensure timely delivery of water main replacement works, coordinating closely with site teams and subcontractors. Material & Equipment Management: Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment to site teams, preventing delays and maintaining workflow efficiency. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance Uphold and enforce all HSE standards on-site, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safety. Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with clients, local authorities, and internal teams to provide updates, resolve issues, and maintain strong working relationships. Team Leadership: Lead and motivate site personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment aligned with the companies values. Progress Monitoring & Reporting: Track project milestones, maintain accurate site records, and report progress to senior management, highlighting risks and mitigation strategies. Quality Assurance: Ensure all works meet required specifications and standards, conducting inspections and managing quality control documentation. Problem Solving: Respond swiftly to site challenges, including logistical issues or unforeseen delays, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines. Cost Control: Monitor site expenditures, manage resources efficiently, and support the commercial team in maintaining budgetary control. Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements and innovation, helping the company set new benchmarks in water infrastructure delivery. Candidate Experience Required: * Experience managing infrastructure projects, ideally in water mains or utilities, with a strong understanding of site operations, health & safety, and quality standards. * Proven ability to manage the timely delivery of materials and equipment to field teams, avoiding delays and ensuring smooth project progression * Experience leading site teams and subcontractors, while effectively liaising with clients, suppliers, and internal departments to maintain project momentum. * Full driving license. * Water Hygiene EUSR Card * NRSWA – Unit 10 (or equivalent), backfilling and reinstating. * Cable Avoidance/Safe Digging * First AID * Able to utilise basic I.T programmes (excel, word and outlook) * Temporary Works Supervisor (desirable) * Slinger/Signaller (desirable) * NPORS Traffic Marshall or Banksmen (desirable)