Senior Site Agent - Water Infrastructure

Long-term contract (2-3 year contract)

Location - Penrith

Day Rate - £400 / day

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Are you an experienced Site Agent or Project Manager with extensive water industry experience looking for guaranteed long-term contract stability in the North West? We at Randstad are partnering with a premier tier-one civil infrastructure contractor to recruit a Senior Site Agent for a key Wastewater Treatment Works (WWTW) upgrade near Penrith.

With secured work spanning both AMP8 and AMP9, this role offers a 5+ year framework longevity across Cumbria and the wider North West region (including major flagship projects in Lancashire and Greater Manchester).

As the Senior Site Agent / PM, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the daily delivery of a £10m–£15m WWTW upgrade project, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to exact client specifications.
• Overseeing a balanced mix of heavy civil engineering and MEICA installation activities across site.
• Managing site teams, subcontractors, and gangs while driving a zero-harm safety culture.
• Ensuring full compliance with site permits, RAMS, temporary works procedures, and environmental standards.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and reporting site progress directly to the Project Director.
• Providing operational flexibility to support adjacent water infrastructure projects across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester as required.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Proven track record as a Site Agent or Project Manager within the UK Water Industry (AMP framework experience is essential).
• Solid technical understanding of both Civils and MEICA operational scopes.
• HNC/HND (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering / Construction
• CSCS Black or Gold Card
• SMSTS (or IOSH)
• First Aid
• A Full UK Driving License
• EUSR Water Hygiene Card
• Confined Spaces
• Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC)
• NRSWA
• Location: Ideally based in Cumbria or the North West with willingness to travel to project hubs (e.g., Penrith, Blackburn, Manchester).