Civils Site Agent

  • Elvet Recruitment
  • 18/01/2026
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Civil Engineer Site Engineer Site Manager Management

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Site Agent on behalf of a large regional civil engineering main contractor to oversee delivery of projects across West Yorkshire.

The company delivers key infrastructure solutions in the form of cycle routes, highways and bridges/structures as main contractor in Yorkshire. The contractor are known for their high standards & supportive work environment, growth of staff and successful repeat business with regional clients. A forward thinking regional team - many of which have come from Tier 1 & Tier 2 backgrounds in the industry.

Initial projects are from 5m - 15m in value and delivered for local authority clients, they involve works such as: highways construction, junction improvements, public realm, deep drainage and general civils. All future works regional - no working away.

Responsibilities as Agent / Manager:

  • Manage project at all setup & site stages
  • Writing & updating site documentation
  • Cost control with QS
  • Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders
  • Temporary Works management
  • Management of sub-contractors
  • Project & progress reports
  • H&S file updates & audits on site
  • Coordination of site team: General Foremen & Site Engineers
  • 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 10m+)
  • 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 60,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:

  1. Company vehicle or circa. 7,000 per annum allowance
  2. Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation
  3. 28 days + stat annual leave
  4. Up to 9% pension contribution
  5. Medical care
  6. Discretionary bonus scheme
  7. And more

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.