At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations for a major £100M water project in East London.
- Company: Join a top-tier contractor in the UK water sector.
- Benefits: Permanent contract with competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strong leadership and organisational skills required.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vital infrastructure improvements and environmental performance.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering, especially in water/wastewater projects.
Location: East London, United Kingdom
Project Value: £100M flagship water & wastewater projects
Contract Type: Permanent (open to contract options)
Our client, a leading Tier 1 contractor in the UK water sector, is delivering a major £100 million water and wastewater treatment project in East London. This high‑profile scheme is central to long‑term infrastructure improvements, enhancing capacity, resilience, and environmental performance.
You will take day‑to‑day responsibility for managing key sections of the civil works on site. Reporting to the Construction Manager, you will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, and ensure safe, efficient delivery of works in line with programme and quality expectations.
Key Responsibilities- Manage daily site operations across assigned work areas
- Supervise engineers, foremen, and subcontractors
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Monitor progress against programme and report on performance
- Coordinate materials, plant, and labour to meet project requirements
- Review technical drawings and ensure accurate implementation on site
- Identify and mitigate risks and resolve on‑site issues
- Maintain clear communication with the wider project team and stakeholders
- Ensure works are delivered to specification, on time, and within budget
- Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent on civil engineering projects
- Background in water/wastewater or heavy civil infrastructure projects
- Experience working with Tier 1 or established contractors
- Strong knowledge of construction processes, contracts, and site management
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and workstreams effectively
- Relevant qualifications in Civil Engineering or similar
- SMSTS and CSCS required
If you're ready to step into a key site leadership role on a major infrastructure project, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact Details:
Alexander Associates Limited Recruitment Team
