Manchester Civil Site Agent – Car Park Project (Freelance)

Search Consultancy Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Freelance Civil Site Agent for a major car park construction project in Manchester. You will assume full on-site responsibility, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery through to Christmas.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong site management skills, and the ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams. You will review drawings, manage subcontractors, and maintain documentation while liaising with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• Contract start 31st August with through to Christmas.
• Experience as Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer on UK civil earthworks/infrastructure/commercial projects.
• Valid CSCS Card (Black or Gold), SMSTS, and First Aid at Work.
• Strong ability to interpret civil drawings, technical specs and bills of quantities.
• Excellent leadership and communication for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site civil engineering operations on the car park project.
• Ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence across trades.
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant operators and site labour.
• Monitor progress against master programme and report delays.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and authorities; maintain QA records.

Skills

Site Agent

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Freelance Civil Site Agent for a major car park construction project in Manchester. You will assume full on-site responsibility, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery through to Christmas.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong site management skills, and the ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams. You will review drawings, manage subcontractors, and maintain documentation while liaising with clients and authorities.