🌟 Contract Site Agent – Utilities (Water Infrastructure)
📍 Greater Manchester | 💷 £475–£550/day Ltd | 📅 Long-Term Contract
🚧 Major Framework – 5-Year United Utilities Programme
Are you a driven Site Agent with experience in water or infrastructure projects? We're recruiting on behalf of a leading contractor delivering a newly awarded 5-year utilities framework.. This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key leadership role in projects ranging from £500k to £3M across the Northwest.
🔧 The Role
As the Contract Site Agent, you'll be the site-based lead on multiple water infrastructure maintenance projects. You’ll be responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality outcomes—working closely with project teams, subcontractors, and key stakeholders including United Utilities.
🛠️ Key Responsibilities
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Full lifecycle project oversight from design to handover
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Lead on-site delivery teams and ensure SHEQ compliance
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Manage subcontractors, change control, and commercial reporting
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Drive programme performance and ensure value for money
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Foster collaboration between MSP teams, supply chain, and UU
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Engage with affected customers and stakeholders to minimise disruption
✅ What We’re Looking For
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Proven experience delivering water/utilities or civils projects
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Strong knowledge of CDM, site delivery, and construction management
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A hands-on leader with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency
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Excellent planning, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Commercial awareness from a site delivery perspective
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Ability to identify risks, resolve blockers, and report accurately
🎓 Qualifications & Training
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HNC/HND or Degree in Civil/Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
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CITB SMSTS (essential)
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EUSR Water Hygiene (preferred – training available)
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Temporary Works Coordinator (preferred or willing to train)
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Lifting Appointed Person (preferred or willing to train)
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First Aid, Confined Space Training (preferred or willing to train)
📩 Apply now to take the next step in your contracting career — or get in touch for a confidential discussion.