Agent

STRABAG; Bolton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

STRABAG seeks a Civil Engineering professional to lead Bolton site operations, guiding the team and coordinating with subcontractors. The role involves programme development, cost forecasting and rigorous site documentation.

You will oversee contract compliance, risk assessments and quality control, ensuring EMS/SMS adherence and continuous improvements. Based in Bolton with a move to the Northern Section from August 2026.

Qualifications

• CSCS Card holder and site-safe practitioner.
• Understanding of engineering principles and contract law.
• Extensive knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Computer skills: MS Word, Excel and document control systems; Primavera.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or HND in Civil Engineering with training.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team.
• Review contracts; develop design, programme and forecast costs with Agent, Foreman and Subcontractors.
• Develop programmes and forecast budgets; monitor progress and report changes.
• Oversee subcontractor agreements; manage accounts with QS team.
• Coordinate resources to keep construction programme on track.
• Keep daily site diary; record variations and site meetings.
• Review inspection/test plans and risk assessments; ensure compliance with EMS/SMS.
• Ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

CSCS Card

Engineering Principles

Contract Law

Construction Techniques

MS Word

Excel

Primavera

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Tasks

Please note, this role will primarily be based in our Bolton office, before moving to the Northern Section from August 2026.

• Manage, supervise, train and mentor the site team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.
• Review contractual agreements and develop design, working methods, programme and forecast costs with the Agent, General Foreman and Subcontractors / Suppliers identifying any inaccuracies or inconsistencies, and feedback any changes made to the QA and QS teams.
• Develop programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the project manager and QS department.
• Be fully conversant with subcontractors’ contract conditions, develop job specific subcontract conditions and manage the subcontractors account with the QS team.
• Requisitioning resources in a timely manner to ensure that they are correctly specified and readily available so as not to impede the construction programme.
• Communicate to the QA and QS teams’ non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.
• Keep a full and accurate daily site diary, including any changes / variations, subcontractors’ attendance, and records of work-related discussions with client / designer / RE / project team.
• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved, and adhered to.
• Keep abreast of developments in professional field.
• Use the requirements of the SMS and EMS as a minimum standard to be achieved, seeking improvements where practicable.
• Ensure that staff receive or have access to safety and environmental management systems and polices and are kept informed of all developments and issues.
• Ensure that the staff receive suitable training appropriate to their roles and requirements of the safety and environmental Procedures and management systems.
• Ad hoc duties as job requires.

Qualifications

• Skills card - CSCS Card.
• Understanding of Engineering Principles Knowledge and understanding of construction contract law and forms of contract through experience and formal training.
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practices.
• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system, Primavera software).
• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.