Site Agent

Employer: Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd

Location: Totton, Hampshire

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Contract

Posted: 2026-09-23T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

Site Agent Water Treatment Project Location: Totton, Hampshire Day Rate: £450 £500 per day Our client is seeking an experienced freelance Site Agent to support the delivery of a major water treatment project in Totton, Hampshire. The project involves reinforced concrete works, earthworks, underground pipework, treatment structures, chambers, foundations and slabs. You will assist the Project Manager in progressing the scheme from the initial ECI phase through construction, commissioning and final handover. You will be responsible for ensuring the works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality, programme and commercial standards, while maintaining strong relationships with the client and other project stakeholders. You will report directly to the Project Manager. Key duties will include: Assisting with the development and implementation of the project delivery strategy. Managing the day-to-day construction activities across the site. Coordinating reinforced concrete works, including foundations, bases, structural walls, slabs and water-retaining structures. Managing earthworks, excavations, temporary works, drainage and ground improvement activities. Coordinating underground and above-ground pipework installations, including chambers, connections, testing and tie-ins. Overseeing subcontractors delivering civil, structural, mechanical and pipework packages. Producing and monitoring short-term and lookahead programmes. Reporting progress, risks, delays and upcoming activities to the Project Manager and key stakeholders. Liaising with the design team, supply chain and site management to resolve technical, design and procurement issues. Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and quality requirements. Coordinating permits, temporary works, lifting activities and interfaces between ci

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