Site Agent

Position: Site Agent (Permanent)
Site Agent – Civil Engineering
📍 Wakefield
💼 Permanent
💰 £55,000 – £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Package (DOE)

A well-established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to support delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes across West Yorkshire.

This role sits within long-term local authority frameworks, delivering highways and civil engineering projects including roadworks, drainage, earthworks and associated infrastructure works.

The Role

Reporting to the Contracts Manager / Framework Lead, you will take operational responsibility for schemes from pre-construction through to completion — ensuring safe, efficient and commercially controlled delivery.

You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors and act as the key interface between operations, commercial and client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead site teams to deliver works safely, on programme and within budget

* Drive a strong health & safety culture – championing “everyone home safe every day”

* Manage engineering resource and subcontractor performance

* Monitor and review project programmes, identifying risks and opportunities

* Chair weekly progress and cost meetings

* Support commercial teams with cost forecasting, change control and risk management

* Maintain quality standards and oversee project documentation / handover

* Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and framework KPIs

* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Site Agent / Senior Site Engineer within highways or civil engineering

* Strong understanding of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts

* Experience delivering local authority or framework projects

* Ability to read, analyse and challenge programmes

* Commercial awareness and cost control capability

* Strong leadership and communication skills

Qualifications:

* SMSTS

* CSCS

* Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)

* Appointed Person (desirable)

* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (desirable)

What’s on Offer

* Long-term framework security

* Varied highways & infrastructure schemes

* Clear progression route to Project Manager

* Supportive senior leadership team

* Car or car allowance

* Pension

* Private medical

* 26 days holiday + bank holidays

If you are a driven Site Agent looking for a secure long-term opportunity within a growing regional contractor, apply today for a confidential discussion