Site Agent / Manager - United Utilities Framework

Site Agent – Water Sector – Cheshire

As Site Agent, you\’ll manage the delivery of civil and water projects from planning to completion — ensuring safety, quality, environmental compliance, and cost control; leading projects on the United Utilities Framework. Working closely with the Contracts/Project Manager, engineers, and QS teams, you\’ll ensure projects meet client expectations and company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site operations to deliver projects safely, on time, and to spec.
• Manage Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen as required.
• Produce and implement Project Plans, RAMS, ITPs, and Waste Management Plans.
• Oversee programmes, 2-week lookaheads, and procurement schedules.
• Maintain cost control, maximise project value, and identify value-engineering opportunities.
• Act as key client liaison, ensuring satisfaction and effective communication.
• Prepare accurate reports, site diaries, and chair weekly meetings.

Performance Measures

• Timely reporting and KPI achievement.
• Adherence to quality, safety, and commercial targets.

Requirements

Essential

• Strong experience in civil engineering (water sector preferred).
• Knowledge of CDM, design, risk, and cost management.
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering.
• CSCS, IOSH Managing Safely/SMSTS, Temporary Works Coordinator, and Confined Space training.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Desirable

• CEng MICE or equivalent.
• Experience with Primavera P6, JCT/NEC contracts.
• Additional Temporary Works qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + car/allowance.
• Company bonus, life assurance, private medical cover, and health insurance