Site Agent

Position:
Site Agent
Region:
Yorkshire & Humber
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + £7,300 Car Allowance + Package
Start: ASAP

I have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join a well-established regional contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects valued between £500k and £12m across Yorkshire.

• Projects typically include:

• Highways and infrastructure schemes

• Flood defense works

• Bridges and structural works

• Retaining walls

• General civil engineering projects

You’ll play a key role in delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget while leading and developing site teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead by example in Health, Safety and Environmental standards

• Carry out site inductions and toolbox talk briefings (TBTs)

• Develop and review RAMS, including approval of subcontractor RAMS

• Produce Construction Phase Plans and manage site documentation

• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator where required

• Develop weekly programmes and assist with project planning and monthly updates

• Monitor project progress and ensure key programme milestones are achieved

• Produce daily, weekly and monthly progress reports

• Manage information flow, technical queries and document control systems

• Chair internal site meetings and client progress meetings

• Mentor and support engineers and junior members of the team

• Maintain accurate records of measurement for direct and subcontract works

• Support the commercial team with variations, quotations and procurement schedules

• Identify risks and opportunities and report to senior management

• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed in line with ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001

• Compile documentation for project handover and H&S files

REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven experience working as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer within civil engineering

• Experience delivering infrastructure or heavy civils projects

• Strong understanding of engineering principles and site delivery

• Experience working under NEC and/or JCT contracts

• Knowledge of programme planning and reporting processes

• Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams effectively

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think innovatively

• Confident communicator able to liaise with clients, engineers and commercial teams
PACKAGE
•£55,000 – £60,000 salary
•£7,300 car allowance

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays

• 3% pension contribution

• Long-term career development with a respected regional contractor

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects

Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds Office) for more information