Lead Civil Site Agent - Water & Drainage Projects

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 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.