Senior Site Agent

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

• Take full responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of all site activities.

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of works in line with programme and budget targets.

• Manage site engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and all on-site personnel.

• Lead the preparation and implementation of Project Management Plans, including quality, environment, safety, and wellbeing aspects.

• Provide regular progress reporting and risk management updates to senior management and the client.

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ)

• Champion a zero-harm culture and promote best-in-class safety behaviours.

• Ensure all activities comply with company and client health and safety policies.

• Prepare and review RAMS, permits, method statements, TBTs, and NCRs.

• Conduct and close out SHEQ audits, inspections, and incident investigations.

• Manage temporary works and ensure all approvals and permits are in place.

Stakeholder & Subcontractor Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, designers, local authorities, and the general public.

• Manage specialist subcontractors and ensure integration with main works.

• Coordinate with commercial and design teams to resolve technical queries and variations.

Documentation, Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Manage site documentation, design control, and document flow in line with project governance.

• Drive quality assurance through inspections, checklists, and handover documentation.

• Lead lessons learned sessions and support continuous improvement initiatives across the site team.

• Ensure that all mandatory training and certifications are up to date for yourself and your team.

Key Requirements:

• Degree / HND / HNC in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).

• Significant experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent on major civil infrastructure projects, ideally within the water or reservoir sector.

• Proven leadership capability in managing large multi-disciplinary site teams.

• Strong technical understanding of civil and MEICA construction practices.

• SMSTS Certification.

• CSCS Black (Manager) Card.

• NEBOSH or equivalent safety qualification.

• Strong knowledge of temporary works procedures and permit-to-work systems.

• 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.