Site Agent - Water & Utilities

Overview

Site Agent – Water & Utilities

North Wales | Full-Time | £45,000–£48,000 + £5,000–£10,000 Bonus

Our client is a specialist contractor delivering water and utilities services, with water as their core area of work. Operating across the UK, they support major clients on both framework and standalone projects and are known for their practical, delivery-focused approach, strong safety culture, and high standards of workmanship.

From their North Wales offices, they deliver predominantly water-sector projects across Wales while also undertaking works in associated utility sectors where skills are transferable. As a growing business, they offer long-term progression and increased responsibility for senior team members who grow with them.

This is a mid-level, hands-on role combining office-based responsibilities with regular site attendance across Wales. The client is open to junior candidates with the right construction, project management, or commercial background.

• Competitive salary £45,000–£48,000 + performance bonus £5,000–£10,000
• Office-based in North Wales with regular site attendance across Wales (South Wales approx. once per month)
• Rare overnight stays (around once every 3 months)
• Company vehicle and fuel card (if applicable)
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Clear career progression – scope to learn water-specific processes and take on wider responsibility across the UK
• Supportive, no-nonsense management team

Background &

Experience:

• Industry experience in water is ideal; gas acceptable; power/telecoms considered
• Could also suit Assistant Project Managers or Quantity Surveyors / Junior QS wanting to move away from pure commercial work into site/project delivery

Must-Have

Skills:

• Commercial awareness (estimating, costs, understanding value)
• Experience managing site teams and operatives
• Recording tasks, progress, and site documentation
• Leadership capability
• Strong understanding of health & safety and permit systems

Other Requirements:

• Full UK driving licence (must be at least 25 years old with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience for insurance purposes)

Desirable (not essential): SMSTS, First Aid, EUSR / Water Hygiene, SHEA Water (or equivalent), framework/alliance contract experience

• Day-to-day site management across water and utilities schemes
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers (starting with 1–2 teams, progressing to 4–5)
• Maintain compliance with H&S, RAMS, permits, and company procedures
• Read and interpret drawings and specifications to produce accurate material take-offs
• Measure completed works against the Schedule of Rates for valuations and reporting
• Provide accurate progress information to support applications for payment
• Liaise with clients, inspectors, and internal management
• Monitor programme progress and report accurately
• Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and documentation

• 70% office-based
• 30% on site

Over 1–2 years, there is a clear scope to learn water-specific processes (including commissioning) and take on wider project responsibility across the UK.

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