Site Agent

Position: Site Agent
Region: Yorkshire & Humber
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + £7,300 Car Allowance + Package
Start: ASAP

I have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join a well-established regional contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects valued between £500k and £12m across Yorkshire.

• Projects typically include:
• Highways and infrastructure schemes
• Flood defense works
• Bridges and structural works
• Retaining walls
• General civil engineering projects

You’ll play a key role in delivering projects safely, on programme and within budget while leading and developing site teams.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead by example in Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Carry out site inductions and toolbox talk briefings (TBTs)
• Develop and review RAMS, including approval of subcontractor RAMS
• Produce Construction Phase Plans and manage site documentation
• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator where required
• Develop weekly programmes and assist with project planning and monthly updates
• Monitor project progress and ensure key programme milestones are achieved
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly progress reports
• Manage information flow, technical queries and document control systems
• Chair internal site meetings and client progress meetings
• Mentor and support engineers and junior members of the team
• Maintain accurate records of measurement for direct and subcontract works
• Support the commercial team with variations, quotations and procurement schedules
• Identify risks and opportunities and report to senior management
• Ensure quality assurance procedures are followed in line with ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001
• Compile documentation for project handover and H&S files

REQUIREMENTS:
• Proven experience working as a Site Agent or Senior Engineer within civil engineering
• Experience delivering infrastructure or heavy civils projects
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and site delivery
• Experience working under NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Knowledge of programme planning and reporting processes
• Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams effectively
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think innovatively
• Confident communicator able to liaise with clients, engineers and commercial teams
PACKAGE
• £55,000 – £60,000 salary
• £7,300 car allowance
• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• 3% pension contribution
• Long-term career development with a respected regional contractor
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects

Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds Office) for more information