Site Agent - Civil Engineering

We are currently working alongside a civil enigneeirng and construction contractor to recruit an experienced Site Agent to be based on a civil highways project in Kent valued c£20m

As a Site Agent you will be responsible for the management of various construction sites at the mid level value , in order to achieve required project delivery to the customers objectives, while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact and cost control.

Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for the successful delivery of projects

• Supervise the delivery to the project programme

• Understand and interpret drawings and specifications

• Provide support to the project team

• Ensure all staff, subcontractors and visitors are properly inducted, meet the competencies required of them and hold relevant qualifications and tickets

• Undertake an ambassadorial role, representing the Business to customers, the public and official bodies

• Comply with Company procedures and legal obligations at all times, promoting best practice

• Establish safe working cultures and practices and environmental compliance

• Maintain and manage construction sites and subcontractors, developing positive working relationships About You • Considerable experience in Civil Engineering

• Working knowledge of JCT / NEC contract conditions, CDM regulations, design management, programme and risk management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost and value reporting

• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer
• Strong background in civil engineering works
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Relevant engineering or construction qualification
• Valid Safe Pass / CSCS (or equivalent)
• Confined Spaces, Temporary Works, or EUSR cards (desirable)