Site Agent - Structures

SITE AGENT – HIGHWAYS / CIVIL ENGINEERING – MAJOR STRUCTURES

Location:                         NORTH WEST

Contract Type:             PERMANENT

Project:                             NATIONAL HIGHWAYS

We are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join a major highways project involving new carriageway construction, bridges, culverts, earthworks, drainage and associated structures, based in the North West.  This is a strong opportunity for a Site Agent with a solid heavy civils/highways background who is comfortable managing complex packages of work from planning through to delivery, with an emphasis on key structures and temporary works.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day delivery of major highways and civil engineering works

Oversee construction of new carriageways and highway infrastructure

Manage structural packages including bridges, culverts, retaining structures and reinforced concrete works

Coordinate earthworks, drainage, utilities, pavement and road construction

Manage and coordinate temporary works, including working closely with Temporary Works Coordinators and Designers

Review and implement RAMS, ITPs, permits and construction methodologies

Manage Site Engineers, Section Engineers, supervisors and subcontractors

Ensure works are delivered safely and in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme

Coordinate subcontractors and monitor productivity and progress

Manage interfaces between highways, structures, drainage and earthworks packages

Lead daily briefings, coordination meetings and site activities

Maintain high standards of QA/QC, inspections and construction records

Identify programme risks and implement corrective actions

Liaise with the client, designers, commercial team and wider project management team

Support short-term programming and construction lookaheads

Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements

Requirements

Previous experience working as a Site Agent, Sub Agent or Senior Site Engineer on major highways/heavy civil engineering projects

Strong experience with new carriageway construction

Experience delivering bridges, culverts or other highway structures

Good understanding of temporary works

Strong knowledge of earthworks, drainage, RC structures and highway construction

Experience managing subcontractors and engineering teams

Confident working with RAMS, ITPs, quality documentation and construction programmes

Strong communication and client-facing skills

SMSTS

CSCS

Temporary Works experience/qualification advantageous

Relevant Civil Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND or Degree preferred

Ideal Background

Candidates with experience on major National Highways, trunk road, bypass, junction improvement, dualling or major infrastructure schemes would be particularly well suited. We are particularly interested in Site Agents who have managed multidisciplinary packages combining:

New carriageways

Bridges

Culverts

Reinforced concrete structures

Temporary works

Bulk earthworks

Drainage

Utilities

Pavements

Highway tie-ins

Remuneration:

Competitive salary banding, between £65-£70k p/a

Company pension, healthcare options

Long term work bank secured

Opportunity to work on a key infrastructure project for the next 3-4 years

If you are an experienced Site Agent with a strong highways and structures background, please apply with your latest CV