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Site Manager / Site Agent Location: South Sheffield Sector: Water / Civils Contract Type: Contract (8 months) Rate: £400 to £450 CIS We are looking for an experienced Site Manager / Site Agent to support the delivery of…

Contract type Contract
Posted 24 September 2026

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Site Manager / Site Agent
Location: South Sheffield
Sector: Water / Civils
Contract Type: Contract (8 months)
Rate: £400 to £450 CIS

We are looking for an experienced Site Manager / Site Agent to support the delivery of a technically challenging civil engineering project in the South Sheffield area.
The role will involve managing day-to-day site delivery across water and associated civils works, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently, to programme and in line with project specifications.

The Role
You will take responsibility for coordinating site teams, subcontractors, plant, materials and construction activities across works,   working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team, taking ownership of site safety, quality, programme, documentation and daily coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate engineers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
Ensure works are delivered in accordance with the programme, specification and project requirements.
Review and manage RAMS, permits, Works Package Plans and temporary works requirements.
Ensure lift plans and relevant permits are prepared and in place.
Maintain accurate site diaries, production records, photographs and ground-condition records.
Monitor excavation and construction performance and support the resolution of operational issues.
Manage plant, materials, pumping and spoil removal.
Carry out regular quality checks and ensure works comply with ITPs and specifications.
Produce and manage short-term programmes, including 4-week lookaheads.
Monitor progress, risks, constraints and HSEQ performance.
Deputise for the Project Manager where required.
Experience Required
We are looking for candidates with previous Site Manager, Site Agent or similar experience within heavy civil engineering.

Experience in one or more of the following would be particularly relevant:

Shafts
Auger boring
Deep drainage
Pits and manholes
Water or wastewater infrastructure
Underground utilities
Major civil engineering projects
You should also have strong experience managing subcontractors, site safety, RAMS, permits, quality documentation and programme delivery.
Knowledge of NEC4 contracts, Microsoft Project and collaborative planning techniques would be advantageous.

You will need to be confident managing busy site operations and coordinating multiple work fronts while maintaining strong standards across health and safety, quality and programme delivery.

The role would suit an experienced Site Agent or Site Manager from a water, utilities or heavy civils background who is comfortable taking ownership of day-to-day project delivery.

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