Site Agent - Civil Engineering Projects
Are you a confident Site Agent looking to take ownership of civil engineering schemes in Bowburn, Durham, and lead safe, well‑organised project delivery? Our client is seeking a proactive professional to manage site operations, support project teams, and keep works moving to programme, quality, and commercial expectations.
Responsibilities
* Manage day‑to‑day delivery of civil engineering schemes, ensuring works are planned, resourced, and delivered in line with programme requirements.
* Conduct inductions, toolbox talks, and develop and review RAMS.
* Support temporary works requirements, draft construction phase plans, and lead by example on health, safety, and environmental standards.
* Work closely with engineers, planners, quantity surveyors, subcontractors, and clients.
* Develop weekly programmes, monitor progress, call off materials, manage information flow, raise technical queries, and help identify risks and opportunities.
* Prepare daily and weekly progress reports, support monthly reporting, chair meetings, and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
Qualifications
* Strong civil engineering background with experience delivering schemes of a similar value.
* HNC, HND, degree, or equivalent civils qualification.
* Good IT skills.
* CSCS card at a minimum Gold standard.
* 5‑day SMSTS qualification.
* First Aid at Work desirable.
* UK driving licence that is clean or low on points.
Benefits
Salary is £60,000, dependent on experience, with a comprehensive package to be discussed. Based in Bowburn, Durham, you will develop technical, commercial, and leadership skills across civil engineering projects, gaining exposure to programme management, NEC/JCT contract requirements, commercial reporting, subcontractor management, quality assurance, and client‑facing delivery.
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