Project Agent – Reactive Maintenance

Overview

Job Title: Project Agent – Reactive Maintenance
Location: St Austell
Salary: £38,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience) & Company Van
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (45 hours per week), overtime available

Due to ongoing successful contracts and as we continue to expand, we’re seeking a dynamic and proactive Project Agent / Site Manager to assist in delivering our fast-paced reactive maintenance projects.

Working from our Cornwall-based depot, successful candidates would play a key role in organising the delivery of reactive and fast-track planned schemes on wastewater infrastructure across the south west. As a Project Agent / Site Manager for Reactive Maintenance works, you’ll oversee day-to-day Team Management, ensuring quick response times, quality delivery, and cost-effective solutions whilst ensuring high standards of Health & Safety. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll also manage direct labour/supply chain partners, coordinate logistics, and ensure all works meet safety and compliance standards.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate/supervise the safe and effective delivery of multiple civils/utilities sites associated with drainage networks. Works include repairs on shallow/deep drainage in both highway and private land on Gravity & pressurised pipes.
• Assist in project planning, including coordination with highways and public authorities, resource allocation, and materials management.

• Conduct site visits to assist with scoping projects to a good standard, working closely alongside the Project Manager to monitor and update changes as necessary.
• Have a strong knowledge of H&S requirements through project delivery, including being able to ensure compliance with PUWER, LOLER, RAMS, Temporary works & CDM documentation preparation.
• Maintain and update site records, ensuring detailed and accurate reports and documentation are completed.
• Conduct Regular Site inspections & Audits.
• Ensure prompt and timely responses, project KPI’s/SLA’s & Maintain strong communication with clients to provide updates and resolve issues promptly.
• Use of computer software (predominantly Microsoft Office) to produce site documentation, close-down documents, workflow productivity reports and general work management monitoring systems.
• Be part of a standby by rota and ensure the business unit maintains a successful response period for OOHs.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in site management within wastewater infrastructure (preference), utilities, or construction.
• Experience in ensuring smooth operational delivery on both simple and complex engineering sites, including on/off hire processes.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to manage subcontractors & supply chain
• Ability to manage multiple sites simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Relevant qualifications (not limited to) – SSSTS, Street works Supervisor, Confined space, Temporary works Supervisor, Deep Excavation, Cat & Genny

Relevant experience in the wastewater/utility industry is key; however, outstanding candidates will be considered, and the business will support individuals with personal development and career progression opportunities.

At Glanville Environmental, we offer a competitive package designed to attract and retain top talent. This includes:

• A competitive salary commensurate with your skills and experience
• A pension scheme
• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days and up to 5 additional days awarded incrementally for long service
• Health Cash Plan to support your well-being
• A wellness program to promote a healthy work-life balance
• Access to our accredited training academy, providing industry-led courses for your ongoing professional development
• A Cycle to Work scheme that encourages sustainable transportation
• Discount voucher scheme for various retailers, products, and services

At Glanville Environmental, we take pride in acknowledging that our exceptional accomplishments are a direct result of the unwavering dedication and skill of our workforce. We are fully committed to fostering an environment that nurtures and develops our staff, ensuring plentiful avenues for continuous training and personal growth. By joining our team, you become part of a collective that is spearheading sustainable infrastructure in the civil engineering and drainage sector by revolutionising the industry, embracing innovation, and challenging conventional boundaries.

If you are looking for a secure and permanent position with a family-owned business and have the attributes that we are looking for, please apply today by filling out the form below or emailing your CV to recruitment@glanvilleltd.co.uk.