Site Agent

  • Matchtech
  • Oct 28, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

Our tier 1 contractor operating in the Water sector are seeking a Site Agent to work on Thames Water projects in the Oxfordshire area.

You will be managing projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the Water streams from contract award through to completion - achieving acceptable financial outcomes whilst adhering to the quality, safety and environmental policies. You will report to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the value and complexity of project and personal experience/ability.

Responsibilities

  • Resource allocation and management of Site staff.
  • Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme.
  • Ensuring safe systems of work and the Company Safety Policy are practiced.
  • Enforcement and monitoring of the Division's Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.
  • Management of projects/contracts.
  • Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.
  • Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.
  • Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

Skills/experience/qualifications

  • Essential: Civil Engineering/Construction management degree
  • Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.
  • Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management etc.
  • Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g., LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.
  • Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.
  • Site qualifications: CSCS card, SMSTS (5 day), First Aid at Work (4 day), National Water Hygiene card

Benefits

  • Competitive salary circa 45-60k
  • Car Allowance
  • 26 days annual leave (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
  • 3 additional long service days achieved after 3, 7 and 10 years
  • Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover)
  • Life Assurance
  • Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and parental leave
  • 2 days volunteering opportunities
  • Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional membership fees