Site Agent - Thames Valley
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Position Overview & Specifications
Delivering what we promise
Morrison Water Services part of the M Group Services Water Division are the leading service provider in the water and wastewater infrastructure sectors in the UK. As a division, we employ circa 3000 people across the UK and we are looking for aspiring people like you, who are keen to continue their career within the Water Industry.
Our people provide essential infrastructure services through long-term framework agreements to the water and wastewater sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our
Water Division provides a broad range of technical capabilities to our clients ranging from asset condition assessment to design, build, commissioning and completion. With a 2.1billion order book and turnover at 450 million, we are market leaders in our field. Joining us gives you the scope and ability to work for an organisation who are not only invested in your career, but your future too. Sound interesting?
Being a part of Morrison Water Services, you’ll be joining a value-based business, we pride ourselves on living our values while we work!
Safety: putting health, wellbeing and safety of people first
People: engaging and empowering everyone to deliver and grow
Delivery: helping deliver our clients business needs
Integrity: behaving respectfully and in a sustainable manner to the individual, our communities and the environment, maintaining accountability and honesty in the way we work
Morrison Water Services are currently looking to recruit a Site Agent to work on our Thames Water Capital Delivery Framework covering the Thames Valley region.
As a Site Agent, you will be part the Delivery Team. You will be responsible for carrying out the safe, efficient and on time delivery of water and waste water schemes. These schemes are located in the Thames Water South London region. Projects will range in size, complexity and value across this framework. It may include shaft construction, pumping stations, mains laying, deep drainage, de-watering, tunnelling, directional drilling and lining for example.
As a Site Agent you will have project responsibility for the safe, efficient delivery of projects. Lead and promote a safe zero harm culture. Promote industry leading behavioural culture. You will be required to follow Morrison Water Services Business Management Systems and processes to ensure right first time delivery in a quality controlled environment. Write RAMS, T&IPS, briefings, TBTs, NCRs, control permits and temporary works on site.
You will be required to manage Engineers and Supervisors. Manage labour, plant and materials. Have the ability to manage customers and general public impacted by our works. Develop and deliver Project Management Plans including environment, quality, safety, health and wellbeing. Build collaborative teams. You will need to manage specialist Subcontractors. Follow and promote company initiatives and ensure we deliver safe, on time, efficient projects that delight our client and the customers. Carry out site inductions, tool box talks and the coaching of staff in construction techniques, ensuring appropriate use of PPE. Coordinate document control and design management for your project. Ensure the timely close out of actions arising from internal and external audits. Participate in investigations and continual improvement. Do you have a degree/HND/HNC or equivalent in construction management or engineering? Have you gained experience of water or waste water infrastructure? Are you familiar with control of costs and value management? Do you have an understanding of schedule management? Do you have SMSTS? Are you in possession of any Health and Safety training or recognised certification such as NEBOSH or similar? Do you have an understanding of Temporary Works requirements? Does this sound like you? If so we want to hear from you!As a valued employee of the M Group Services Water Division, you’ll be entitled to:
- Company car and Fuel Card with a range of Hybrid and Electric Cars
- Private Health Care
- PPE provided at no cost to you
- Matched Pension Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities to progress in a successful company
- Life Assurance
- The option to take out Personal Accident Insurance
- The ability to partake in Payroll giving
- Salary Finance - an online portal offering financial support via articles, videos and blogs. You can apply for loans and savings schemes via payroll
- 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity policy
- Cycle to work Scheme
Who doesn’t like a discount? You will have access to your ‘My Rewards’ portal. This provides amazing reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bills & top retail brand discounts.
Here’s a few so you can see the type of saving’s you can make:
- Up to 7% discounts on major supermarkets
- Up to 52% on Cinema tickets
- Up to 33% on holidays and travel
- Up to 10% on restaurants and takeaways
- Up to 25% off gym membership
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Agent - Thames Valley roles across M Group Services's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £52,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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