Site Agent

Site Agent 

My client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Agent with a strong engineering background to join their team on a major highways infrastructure project.

Site Agent Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of highways and civil engineering works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.
• Lead and support Site Engineers, Foremen, site operatives, and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of productivity, quality, and health & safety.
• Plan and oversee construction activities, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, RAMS, permits, and company procedures.
• Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, and client representatives to drive project performance and resolve technical or operational issues.
• Manage engineering activities on site, ensuring accurate setting out, quality assurance, and compliance with design requirements.
• Monitor progress against programme, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to maintain project milestones.
• Ensure effective management of labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring full compliance with company policies and industry legislation.
• Review and maintain project documentation, including site records, progress reports, inspections, quality documentation, and daily diaries.
• Support commercial activities by identifying variations, managing site costs, and assisting with project reporting.

Site Agent Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Site Agent on major highways, roads, bridges, or large-scale civil engineering infrastructure projects.
• Engineering background with experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer before progressing into site management.
• Strong knowledge of highways construction, earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, pavements, and associated civil engineering works.
• Proven ability to manage site teams, subcontractors, and engineering functions on complex infrastructure projects.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts and project delivery processes is advantageous.
• Excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Valid CSCS Card.
• SMSTS qualification is essential.
• First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.

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