Job title: Site Agent - Major Projects
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Infrastructure
Functional Expertise: Operational
Salary type: Annual
Salary from: GBP £50,000.00
Salary to: GBP £64,000.00
Location: Leeds, UK
Job published: 14-02-2025
Job ID: 35653
Contact name: Andy Gray
Phone number: +447810225812
Contact email: agray@elvetrecruitment.com

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Civil Engineering Site Manager / Site Agent on behalf of an international tier 1 civil engineering contractor to work on a large ongoing project around the Leeds area.

The contractor has a huge name in the industry for delivering quality & delivering results for clients across the UK & further afield. They are looking to add to their team with the addition of another Site Engineer, initially working on a large highways project near Leeds (2 years duration). Further work secured across the North of England following this. Project values with this team: £100m to £1bn+.

On offer is also the opportunity to take advantage of this leading contractor's major development plan for staff. Central to this development is the Engineers, Site Agent's & Site Manager's as they will grow to be the next cohort of senior management with this business. They are passionate about training plans and funding degrees/tickets & chartership for their staff to always increase their capabilities across the business.

Responsibilities as Agent / Manager:

  • Manage project sections at all stages
  • Writing & updating site documentation
  • Cost control with QS & commercial counterparts
  • Attend meetings on sites
  • Temporary Works management & involvement with lift plans
  • Management of sub-contractors
  • Construction Phase Plans
  • Project reports
  • Daily H&S checks on site
  • Daily briefings with Sub Agents & Works Managers on sections
  • Keeping site file up to date regularly

Experience required:

  • Candidates must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level with a principal contractor on Civil Engineering / Highways projects (values £50m+)
  • Site Engineer background is advantageous
  • Experience with contract changes, NEC3 / NEC4, cost control desired.
  • Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree).
  • Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License.

Remuneration:

A salary of up to £64,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:

Company car choice, fuel, annual leave + option to buy or sell 5 days, 7% pension scheme & much more.

 

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.