A growing civil engineering contractor / sub contractor in the North West is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of infrastructure projects across regulated environments.
This position suits someone with a solid background in highways and/or water infrastructure, comfortable managing live sites and working within strict safety, quality and permit controls.
The Role
As Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of civil engineering works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
Key responsibilities include:
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Overall management of site operations, labour, plant and subcontractors
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Delivery of highways and/or water infrastructure works, including drainage, ducting, chambers, earthworks, kerbing and surfacing
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Working within regulated environments, complying with permits, RAMS and client standards
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Ensuring high standards of health & safety, quality and environmental compliance
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Liaison with clients, local authorities, inspectors and internal project teams
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Short-term planning, programme management and progress reporting
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Maintaining site documentation, permits, inspections and quality records
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Supporting commercial control and managing variations on site
About You
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Proven experience as a Site Agent, or a strong Sub Agent ready to step up
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Demonstrable experience delivering highways schemes and/or water infrastructure projects
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Comfortable working on live sites with traffic management, public interfaces or operational assets
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Strong understanding of permit-controlled works and regulated environments
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SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (essential)
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Confident leader with good communication and organisational skills
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Proactive, problem-solving mindset
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Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer
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Long-term, stable workload within a growing regional contractor
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Supportive, hands-on management team
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Opportunity to progress with a well-established infrastructure business