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Location: Plymouth
We are seeking an experienced Agent to oversee the safe and successful delivery of utility and infrastructure works. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the installation of utility networks, including water, electricity, cable infrastructure, telecommunications, or fibre optic systems. The role will involve managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining programme objectives, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate daily site activities to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
- Lead and supervise site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and supporting engineering staff.
- Develop and implement construction programmes, short-term planning, and resource allocation.
- Ensure works are carried out in accordance with project specifications, drawings, and industry standards.
- Monitor productivity, quality, costs, and programme performance, implementing corrective actions where required.
- Oversee permit systems, temporary works, traffic management, and utility coordination activities.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, statutory undertakers, and key stakeholders.
- Review and approve RAMS, work package plans, and construction methodologies.
- Ensure all health, safety, environmental, and quality standards are maintained at all times.
- Produce progress reports, meeting minutes, look-ahead programmes, and commercial records.
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Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience working as an Agent, Sub Agent, or Senior Site Manager on civil engineering or utility infrastructure projects.
- Experience delivering utility works involving one or more of the following:
- Water infrastructure
- Electrical distribution networks
- Cable installation
- Telecommunications infrastructure
- Fibre optic installation and associated civils works
- Strong understanding of excavation, ducting, cable pulling, jointing interfaces, reinstatement, and utility coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple work fronts and subcontractors simultaneously.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
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This role would suit an experienced Agent with a background in utilities, power, telecoms, fibre optic, or water infrastructure projects, looking to take ownership of major civil engineering and network installation works.
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