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Civils Site Agent - Lead Civil Engineering Projects in Leeds
You will be stepping into a Civils Site Agent role where your experience, leadership and judgement genuinely matter. From day one, you will be trusted to run sites, influence outcomes and deliver high-quality civil engineering schemes that make a visible difference. This is a salaried position based in Leeds, offering long-term security, responsibility and the chance to progress within a growing civil engineering environment.

Why this Civils Site Agent role is worth your attention
You will be taking ownership of schemes valued between £100k and £5m, with the autonomy to manage day-to-day site operations while being fully supported by a wider project and commercial team. As a Civils Site Agent, you will be recognised for doing things the right way - safely, efficiently and to a high standard - while developing others around you.

About the company
My client is a well-established civil engineering contractor operating across the general civils sector. They have a strong reputation for quality, safety and collaboration, delivering infrastructure and civil engineering schemes across the region. The business continues to invest in people, systems and long-term career development, making this an excellent environment for an experienced Civils Site Agent to thrive.

What you will be doing as a Civils Site Agent
You will be taking full responsibility for the day-to-day management of civil engineering schemes, ensuring delivery is safe, compliant and on programme.

Your role will include:
You will be carrying out site inductions and toolbox talks
You will be developing, reviewing and approving RAMS, including subcontractor RAMS
You will be leading by example on health, safety and environmental standards
You will be producing construction phase plans and acting as Temporary Works Co-ordinator
You will be mentoring and developing engineers, setting clear standards on site
You will be managing information flow, raising technical queries and supporting planning updates
You will be producing and maintaining weekly programmes and procurement schedules
You will be monitoring progress and contributing to monthly commercial and programme reports
You will be supporting the commercial team with measurements, variations and quotations
You will be managing and appraising subcontractors and supply chain performance
You will be chairing internal meetings and client progress meetings
You will be producing daily, weekly and monthly reports in line with contract requirements
You will be maintaining QA documentation in line with ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001
You will be compiling H&S files and handover documentation at project completion
As a Civils Site Agent, you will be trusted to identify risks and opportunities, solve problems proactively and ensure standards are met across the entire site team.

What you will need to succeed
To be successful in this Civils Site Agent position, you will bring:
A relevant civils qualification (HNC, HND or Degree)
A minimum of 10 years' experience delivering civil engineering schemes
Strong IT capability and experience with document management systems
CSCS card (minimum Gold), SMSTS and a solid understanding of NEC/JCT contracts
Experience working on projects valued between £100k and £5m
A valid UK driving licence (clean or low points)
First Aid at Work (desirable but not essential)

The qualities that will set you apart
You will be someone who leads professionally and collaboratively. You will communicate clearly, remain calm under pressure and take pride in supporting and developing others. As a Civils Site Agent, you will be adaptable, solutions-focused and confident in making decisions within your level of authority.

Salary and benefits
Salary: £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Permanent, salaried position
Long-term project pipeline and job security
Supportive management structure and professional working culture
Opportunity to work on varied civil engineering schemes across the region

Location, development and progression
This role is based in Leeds and offers long-term career progression within the civil engineering sector. You will have opportunities…