Reading
Freelance (until June / July 2027)
£325 - £375 per day DOE
We are recruiting on behalf of a growing civil engineering and utilities contractor for an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of a major water mains renewal programme in Reading.
Our client delivers civil engineering and utility infrastructure projects across the water, wastewater, highways, structures, energy and industrial sectors and continues to secure long-term framework work throughout the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established contractor with a strong order book and a growing presence within the water sector.
The Project
* Water mains renewal programme.
* Reading area.
* Thames Water client.
* Delivered as a subcontractor to M Group.
* Long-term programme running until approximately June 2027.
* Reporting into a visiting Project Manager.
* Strong opportunity for ongoing work beyond the current programme.
The Role
This is a hands-on Site Agent position responsible for the day-to-day management of site activities and operational delivery across live water infrastructure works.
You will be responsible for:
* Managing site operations across water mains renewal projects.
* Health & Safety compliance and site leadership.
* Quality management, inspections and compliance processes.
* Resource planning and programme management.
* Coordinating direct labour, subcontractors and supply chain partners.
* Liaising with M Group site teams and relevant project stakeholders.
* Supporting the commercial team with CVRs, programme reporting and change management.
* Managing permits, records and contractual documentation.
* Monitoring progress and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.
* Maintaining strong relationships with client representatives and project stakeholders.
About You
You will already be operating at Site Agent level within water, utilities or civil engineering environments and will be comfortable managing live infrastructure projects.
Essential Requirements
-Previous experience as a Site Agent.
-Thames Water Passport.
-Water, utilities or civil engineering background.
-Experience delivering live infrastructure projects.
-Strong Health & Safety and quality management experience.
-Experience managing resources, subcontractors and site teams.
-Ability to work closely with commercial and delivery teams.
-Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
-Full UK Driving Licence.
Highly Desirable:
-Water mains renewals experience.
-Clean water network experience.
-Utilities framework experience.
-SMSTS.
-CSCS.
-NRSWA Supervisor.
-Temporary Works Coordinator.
-First Aid.
What's On Offer?
* £325 - £375 per day DOE.
* Long-term freelance opportunity through to June / July 2027.
* Secure programme of works.
* Opportunity to join a growing utilities and civil engineering contractor.
* Strong pipeline of future water infrastructure projects.
* Potential for ongoing work beyond the initial scheme.
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key role on a long-term Thames Water programme whilst working alongside an experienced project team delivering critical utility infrastructure. You'll be joining a contractor with an expanding water sector portfolio, secured workload and a reputation for delivering technically complex water network and civil engineering projects
Salary description
£325.00 - £375.00 per day