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? My client is a well‑established civil engineering contractor delivering projects ranging from £100k to £5m. This opportunity suits someone who enjoys being close to the work, supporting colleagues, solving problems and taking pride in delivering projects safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
* Manage the day‑to‑day delivery of civil engineering schemes, ensuring works are planned, resourced and delivered in line with programme requirements.
* Conduct inductions and toolbox talks, develop and review RAMS, support temporary works requirements, and draft construction phase plans.
* 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 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 similar value.
* HNC, HND, degree or equivalent civils qualification.
* Good IT skills.
* CSCS card at minimum Gold standard and a 5‑day SMSTS qualification.
* First Aid at Work desirable.
* UK driving licence that is clean or low on points.
* Excellent communication skills, ability to remain calm under pressure, make decisions within authority, support engineers, encourage others and adapt communication style to different people on site.
Salary is £60,000 dependent on experience, with the wider package to be discussed based on your background and suitability for the role. The role is based in Bowburn, Durham.
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