Site Manager/Site Agent

  • Tradestech Recruitment
  • Coventry, Warwickshire
  • 09/03/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Job Title: Freelance Site Manager / Site Agent
Location: Coventry
Duration: 2-3 Months
Contract Type: Freelance (CIS or LTD)
Project Value: £2 Million
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Rate: £(Apply online only)/day

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading Rail & Civils contractor for an experienced Site Manager / Site Agent to oversee a £2m embankment regrade project in Coventry.
This is a freelance opportunity (CIS or LTD) for an experienced rail and civil engineering professional with a strong engineering background and proven earthworks experience.

Key Responsibilities
  • Day-to-day management of site operations and workforce
  • Direct management of a team of up to 20 personnel, including engineers and foremen
  • Overseeing embankment regrade and associated earthworks activities
  • Managing and coordinating plant including excavators, dozers, dump trucks, and associated equipment
  • Attending and leading site meetings
  • Communicating and liaising with the client and Senior Management
  • Reading and interpreting civil engineering drawings
  • Managing and monitoring health, safety, and quality throughout all stages of the works
  • Ensuring programme targets and project milestones are achieved
Requirements
  • PTS (Personal Track Safety) - Essential
  • Strong engineering background (Civil Engineering preferred)
  • Proven experience managing earthworks projects
  • Experience within rail and civils environments
  • Demonstrable experience managing engineers, foremen, and site operatives
  • Ability to coordinate multiple work fronts and plant operations
  • Strong understanding of HSEQ requirements
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
What's on Offer
  • 2-3 month freelance contract
  • Competitive day rate (CIS or LTD)
  • Opportunity to work on a £2m rail infrastructure project
  • Immediate start available
If you are an experienced Site Manager / Site Agent with a solid background in rail earthworks and embankment projects and are confident managing teams of up to 20 staff, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV or contact Tradestech for further information.