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Site Agent - Water

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listing for: Elvet Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-17
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Site Manager
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Site Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62000 GBP Yearly GBP 62000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across Central Yorkshire (A1/M1 corridor)...

This large main contractor have been established several decades and operate with a sizeable turnover north of £500m per annum. They have consistent work secured from the ongoing Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework until 2030. They offer a Site Agent the opportunity to run their own multi-million £ projects cradle to grave.

Projects: storm tanks, combined sewer overflows and water treatment upgrades. Scope of works on these includes: shaft sinking, manhole construction, deep drainage, re-enforced concrete, pumping stations and varied pipework / concrete packages.

Due to the regional framework agreement, all work is within the Yorkshire Water catchment area with no working away.

Responsibilities as Agent / Manager:

* Manage project at all setup & site stages

* Updating site documentation - RAMS, CPP's

* Cost control with QS

* Manage contract changes - EW's CE's

* Coordinate with stakeholders

* Ensure site H&S is established fully when working nearby the public

* Liaison with Yorkshire Water as client

* Temporary Works coordination / management

* Management of direct labour and sub-contractors

* Produce progress reports

* HSE documentation & site audits with client

* Keeping site folders up to date

Experience required:

* Must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level leading heavy civils / water infrastructure projects (values £5m+)

* Must have experience managing permanent and temporary works

* Must have experience with drainage, excavations, re-enforced concrete

* Site Engineer background is advantageous

* Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts desired

* Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)

* Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License

Remuneration:

A salary of up to £62,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:

 1. Company vehicle or car allowance

 2. Fuel for business mileage

 3. 27 days + stat annual leave

 4. Pension scheme

 5. And more...

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment
Additional Information / Benefits
plus generous package
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