Closing Date: 01/12/2026 Civils Site Agent Bowburn - Salaried Civil Engineering Explore

Esh Group; Bowburn; Remote; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Esh Civils is seeking a capable Civils Site Agent to manage day-to-day schemes in the General Civils sector. You will oversee on-site activities, ensuring safety, efficiency and adherence to project specs.

The role requires leadership, strong organisational skills and a commitment to operational excellence to deliver civil engineering projects across local authorities in the North East and beyond.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in civil engineering with 10+ years' experience.
• CSCS Gold card and 5-day SMSTS.
• Experience delivering civil engineering schemes £100k–£5m.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day on-site activities, ensuring safety, quality and schedule alignment.
• Develop and review RAMS; approve sub-contractor RAMS.
• Chair weekly internal and client progress meetings; lead reporting.
• Develop and maintain weekly programme and procurement schedules with the project planner.
• Maintain QA documentation to ISO 9001, 14001, 18001.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Problem solving

Project planning

Communication

Mentoring

Information management

Contract knowledge

Team coordination

Education

Civils qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

Planning software

Document management systems

Job description

This role is based within Esh Civils which delivers infrastructure schemes of all sizes, including major capital projects. We work in partnership with local authorities throughout the North East, Tees Valley, Yorkshire and the Humber to deliver a variety of projects, including public realm, highways, flood alleviation, active travel and bridge works.

About the role:

We are looking for a capable and driven Civils Site Agent to take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of schemes within the General Civils sector. This key role involves overseeing all on-site activities, ensuring that works are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications and quality standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, organisational skills, and a commitment to operational excellence, playing a vital role in the successful delivery of civil engineering projects.

Location:

Bowburn

What we will expect from you:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

It is not possible for this document to totally encompass or define all tasks that may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties may therefore vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Appropriate civils qualification HNC/HND/ Degree - Minimum 10 years’ experience
• 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

Attributes & 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
• 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