Job Title: Senior Site Agent – Reservoir Construction
Location: Oxford, UK
Rate: £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract Duration: 2-3 Years
Start Date: ASAP
Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Senior Site Agent to lead and coordinate the delivery of a major reservoir construction project in Oxford. This is a high-profile, long-term role requiring a strong background in civil engineering, water infrastructure, and the ability to manage multiple teams and workstreams across all phases of construction.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Senior Site Agent, you will take a pivotal leadership role in the successful execution of the project:
Project Delivery & Construction Oversight
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Take full responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of all site activities.
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Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of works in line with programme and budget targets.
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Manage site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and all on-site personnel.
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Lead the preparation and implementation of Project Management Plans, including quality, environment, safety, and wellbeing aspects.
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Provide regular progress reporting and risk management updates to senior management and the client.
Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)
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Champion a zero-harm culture and promote best-in-class safety behaviours.
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Ensure all activities comply with company and client health and safety policies.
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Prepare and review RAMS, permits, method statements, TBTs, and NCRs.
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Conduct and close out SHEQ audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
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Manage temporary works and ensure all approvals and permits are in place.
Stakeholder & Subcontractor Management
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, designers, local authorities, and the general public.
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Manage specialist subcontractors and ensure integration with main works.
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Coordinate with commercial and design teams to resolve technical queries and variations.
Documentation, Compliance & Continuous Improvement
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Manage site documentation, design control, and document flow in line with project governance.
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Drive quality assurance through inspections, checklists, and handover documentation.
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Lead lessons learned sessions and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site team.
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Ensure that all mandatory training and certifications are up to date for yourself and your team.
Key Requirements:
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Degree / HND / HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).
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Significant experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent on major civil infrastructure projects, ideally within the water or reservoir sector.
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Proven leadership capability in managing large multi-disciplinary site teams.
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Strong technical understanding of civil and MEICA construction practices.
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SMSTS Certification.
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CSCS Black (Manager) Card.
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NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification.
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Strong knowledge of temporary works procedures and permit-to-work systems.
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Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder management skills.
IR35 Status: Inside IR35 – paid via PAYE or Umbrella.
Working Hours: Full-time, site-based, Monday to Friday.
Duration: 2-3 year project.
