Site Agent

Location: Cambridgeshire

Site Agent

My client, a leading civil engineering contractor, is seeking an experienced Site Agent with a strong engineering background to join their team on a major highways infrastructure project.

Site Agent Responsibilities:

* Manage and coordinate the day-to-day delivery of highways and civil engineering works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme requirements.

* Lead and support Site Engineers, Foremen, site operatives, and subcontractors, maintaining high standards of productivity, quality, and health & safety.

* Plan and oversee construction activities, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with project specifications, drawings, RAMS, permits, and company procedures.

* Work closely with the Project Manager, commercial team, and client representatives to drive project performance and resolve technical or operational issues.

* Manage engineering activities on site, ensuring accurate setting out, quality assurance, and compliance with design requirements.

* Monitor progress against programme, identify potential risks, and implement solutions to maintain project milestones.

* Ensure effective management of labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors to maximise efficiency and productivity.

* Promote a strong health, safety, and environmental culture, ensuring full compliance with company policies and industry legislation.

* Review and maintain project documentation, including site records, progress reports, inspections, quality documentation, and daily diaries.

* Support commercial activities by identifying variations, managing site costs, and assisting with project reporting.

Site Agent Requirements:

* Previous experience working as a Site Agent on major highways, roads, bridges, or large-scale civil engineering infrastructure projects.

* Engineering background with experience as a Site Engineer or Section Engineer before progressing into site management.

* Strong knowledge of highways construction, earthworks, drainage, reinforced concrete, pavements, and associated civil engineering works.

* Proven ability to manage site teams, subcontractors, and engineering functions on complex infrastructure projects.

* Good understanding of NEC contracts and project delivery processes is advantageous.

* Excellent knowledge of health & safety legislation and industry best practice.

* Valid CSCS Card.

* SMSTS qualification is essential.

* First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent) is preferred.

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