Freelance Site Agent

  • Elvet Recruitment
  • Coalville, Leicestershire
  • 12/05/2026
Contract Construction Civil Engineer Site Engineer Project Manager Site Manager Construction Manager Management

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a large civil engineering main contractor

The client are a tier 1 contractor with a strong nationwide presence across the civil engineering sector - mainly delivering highways, infrastructure, structures and rail projects.

  • Project: 40m road improvements scheme - improving junctions, structures, culverts, widening roads and general upgrades of highway.
  • Duration: Ongoing. Scope for this contract to run for 2 years.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage project phase at ECI, setup & main construction
  • Writing & updating site documentation
  • Cost plans
  • Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders
  • Updating of programmes
  • Temporary Works management
  • Ordering materials
  • Project / progress reports
  • H&S audits on site
  • Coordination of site alongside Construction Manager / Project Manager
  • Keeping site files up to date

Experience required:

  • 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
  • Basic commercial & contractual awareness desired
  • Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
  • Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License

Remuneration:

Pay up to 375 per day (can be paid CIS or Ltd company outside IR-35)

(Outside IR-35 providing contractors meet requirements). Elvet Recruitment has an IR-35 partner who provide checks and IR-35 insurance if desired.

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

This is a temporary position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for temporary recruitment on behalf of our client.

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