Civils Site Agent

Elvet Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 51,300 - 62,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Fuel for business mileage

25 days + statutory annual leave

Pension scheme

And more…

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager for a civil engineering main contractor to oversee multi‑million £ projects across North and West Yorkshire. The role sits within a long‑standing contractor with Yorkshire Water framework work secured until 2030, offering cradle‑to‑grave project leadership on site.

You will manage direct labour and subcontractors, keep RAMS/CPPs up to date, control costs with the QS, and coordinate with Yorkshire Water as client.

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience on heavy civils/water projects (£5m+).
• Experience with permanent and temporary works.
• Experience in drainage, excavations, reinforced concrete.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driving Licence.
• HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage project at all set-up and site stages.
• Update RAMS and CPPs; maintain site docs.
• Cost control in collaboration with QS.
• Manage contract changes (EW/CE).
• Coordinate with stakeholders and client (Yorkshire Water).
• Oversee Temporary Works coordination/management.
• Direct labour and subcontractor management.
• Produce progress reports; conduct site audits with client.
• Keep site folders up to date; ensure H&S compliance near public.

Skills

Site management

Contract administration

HSE coordination

Stakeholder liaison

Water infra experience

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across North / West Yorkshire. This large main contractor has been established for several decades and operates with a sizeable turnover north of £500m per annum. They have consistent work secured from the ongoing Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework until 2030. They offer a Site Agent the opportunity to run their own multi‑million £ projects cradle to grave.

Projects: storm tanks, combined sewer overflows and water treatment upgrades. Scope of works on these includes shaft sinking, manhole construction, deep drainage, re‑enforced concrete, pumping stations and varied pipework / concrete packages. Due to the regional framework agreement, all work is within the Yorkshire Water catchment area with no working away.

Responsibilities

• Manage project at all set‑up & site stages
• Updating site documentation – RAMS, CPPs
• Cost control with QS
• Manage contract changes – EW’s CE’s
• Coordinate with stakeholders
• Ensure site H&S is established fully when working nearby the public
• Liaison with Yorkshire Water as client
• Temporary Works coordination / management
• Management of direct labour and sub‑contractors
• Produce progress reports
• HSE documentation & site audits with client
• Keeping site folders up to date

Experience required

• Must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level leading heavy civils / water infrastructure projects (values £5m+)
• Must have experience managing permanent and temporary works
• Must have experience with drainage, excavations, re‑enforced concrete
• Site Engineer background is advantageous
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts desired
• Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
• Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver’s License

Remuneration

• A salary of up to £57,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:
• Company vehicle or car allowance
• Fuel for business mileage
• 25 days + statutory annual leave
• Pension scheme
• And more…

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.