Civils Site Agent

Esh Group; Durham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in civil engineering seeks a dedicated professional to oversee day-to-day operations on various projects within the General Civils Sector. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards. You will lead teams, mentor engineers, and ensure project compliance with industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering, a CSCS card, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and help shape the future of civil engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in civil engineering projects.
• CSCS card – minimum gold standard required.
• Experience in delivering civil engineering schemes valued £100k - £5million.

Responsibilities

• Control day-to-day activities on civil engineering schemes.
• Develop RAMS and ensure compliance with H&S best practices.
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports for projects.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Health & Safety Management

Project Management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Planning Software

Document Management Systems

Job description

Overall Objective:

Control all day-to-day activities on schemes within the General Civils Sector.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Appropriate civils qualification HNC/HND/ Degree - Minimum 10 years’ experience
• Good IT skills
• CSCS card – minimum gold standard
• 5-day SMSTS
• Experienced in delivery of civil engineering schemes - value £100k - £5million
• First aid at work certificate desirable
• UK driving licence, clean or low on points

Health, Safety & Environmental:

• Carry out inductions and TBT briefings
• Develops RAMS including review and approval of sub-contractor RAMS
• Leader by example on Health Safety and Environmental (will not take risks)
• Has a good understanding of industry H&S and Env best practices
• Produces site construction phase plans
• Can fulfil role of temporary works co-ordinator and fulfil requirements of procedure

Technical:

• Has a good all-round knowledge of basic engineering principles
• Can mentor and develop engineers and set example
• Good at problem solving, troubleshooting and innovation
• Can think outside the box analysing project benefits (cost/programme)
• Can manage information flow and identify and produce technical queries

Programme and Progress:

• Can assist project planner with project programme and monthly updates
• Has a basic understanding of planning software
• Has a basic understanding of contract requirements (NEC Cl31,32 and Cl 60s)
• Can fully develop the weekly programme independently
• Monitors progress and plans key programme deliverables, i.e, procurement schedule

Personal Skills:

• Conducts themselves in a courteous and professional manner
• Is open and honest
• Friendly and approachable
• Encourages and supports other colleagues
• Has a ‘can do / will do’ attitude
• Good communication skills, keeps colleagues/peers informed
• Remains focused and can work well under pressure to meet deadlines
• Is open to new ideas and listens to others point of view
• Can adapt their communication style to suit colleagues/client and customer
• Can consistently make decisions in line with position and level of authority
• Can take feedback on own performance and takes steps to improve this

Commercial:

• Has experience and understanding of monthly commercial reporting
• Has basic training in various forms of contract (NEC/JCT)
• Can develop and produce procurement schedules
• Can maintain accurate records of measurement for direct works and subcontract works to support the commercial team
• Can support commercial team in production of variations and quotations
• Has experience in the review/appraisal processes and management of sub-contractors
• Can identify risks and opportunities and communicates this in monthly reports to management

Record Keeping/Progress Reporting:

• Prepares daily and weekly progress reports for the project
• Is familiar with document management systems and importance of utilising systems in place for record purposes
• Will chair weekly internal meetings, and client progress meetings
• Can produce Monthly reporting in line with contract requirements
• Will ensure the wider site team are complying with daily and weekly reporting requirements

Quality:

• Maintains the necessary company quality assurance documentation for ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 systems
• Will embrace the sector QA procedures and demonstrates buy in by compliance
• Has ability to recognise defective works and rectify in a timely manner
• Ensures project team and sub-contractor supply chain deliver to standards (Lead by Example)
• Can compile efficiently the necessary documentation to complete H&S file and handover documentation