Civil Site Lead – Water & Energy Projects

Luddon Construction; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Luddon Construction is seeking a Civil Engineering Site Agent to lead delivery of on-site works in the North West/North Wales region. You will direct labour, plant and subcontractors, manage programmes, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards while maintaining client relationships and reporting progress to the management team.

Excellent salary and full benefits package offered, with long-term career progression within the Luddon Team.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).
• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
• Proven experience as a Site Agent in civil engineering projects.
• Experience delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.
• Experience managing subcontractors, direct workforce, and suppliers.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering methods and construction processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct labour, plant, staff to achieve completion on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Manage contract programmes to ensure projects are delivered within timescales.
• Ensure site supervisors are fully briefed on project requirements and priorities.
• Monitor costs to ensure alignment with budgets and financial targets.
• Carry out regular site visits to ensure health, safety, and environmental plans are implemented.
• Represent the company at client meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Manage procurement of materials and plant in line with company processes.
• Provide quality control of works, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Mentor and support junior staff, apprentices, and engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Planning

Communication

Commercial awareness

IT literacy

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

SMSTS

Tools

MS Office

Project planning software

Job description

Luddon Construction is seeking a Civil Engineering Site Agent to lead delivery of on-site works in the North West/North Wales region. You will direct labour, plant and subcontractors, manage programmes, monitor costs, and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards while maintaining client relationships and reporting progress to the management team.

Excellent salary and full benefits package offered, with long-term career progression within the Luddon Team.