Site Agent

Site Agent – Civil Engineering
📍 Wakefield
💼 Permanent
💰 £55,000 – £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Package (DOE)

A well-established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to support delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes across West Yorkshire.

This role sits within long-term local authority frameworks, delivering highways and civil engineering projects including roadworks, drainage, earthworks and associated infrastructure works.

The Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager / Framework Lead, you will take operational responsibility for schemes from pre-construction through to completion — ensuring safe, efficient and commercially controlled delivery.

You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors and act as the key interface between operations, commercial and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site teams to deliver works safely, on programme and within budget
• Drive a strong health & safety culture – championing “everyone home safe every day”
• Manage engineering resource and subcontractor performance
• Monitor and review project programmes, identifying risks and opportunities
• Chair weekly progress and cost meetings
• Support commercial teams with cost forecasting, change control and risk management
• Maintain quality standards and oversee project documentation / handover
• Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and framework KPIs
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent / Senior Site Engineer within highways or civil engineering
• Strong understanding of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
• Experience delivering local authority or framework projects
• Ability to read, analyse and challenge programmes
• Commercial awareness and cost control capability
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Qualifications:

• SMSTS
• CSCS
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)
• Appointed Person (desirable)
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (desirable)

What’s on Offer

• Long-term framework security
• Varied highways & infrastructure schemes
• Clear progression route to Project Manager
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Car or car allowance
• Pension
• Private medical
• 26 days holiday + bank holidays

If you are a driven Site Agent looking for a secure long-term opportunity within a growing regional contractor, apply today for a confidential discussion.