Senior Agent

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Chipping Warden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Senior Site Agent in Chipping Warden to oversee construction projects for HS2's high-speed rail line. The role involves managing team performance, coordinating operations, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have an HNC/Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering, valid CSCS and SMSTS certifications, and experience in site engineering. This opportunity promises a competitive salary and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• You must hold a HNC/Degree in Construction or Civil Engineering.
• Possess a CSCS card (Black, White, Yellow, Red Experienced).
• Mandatory SMSTS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the construction strategy and documentation.
• Liaise with teams to allocate resources effectively.
• Manage the site engineering team and ensure performance.

Skills

Site Engineering activities

Construction supervision skills

People management

Portal building and tunnels

Education

HNC/Degree in Construction/Civil Engineering

Tools

CSCS Card

Driving Licence

Job description

About The Role

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood.

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Site Agent in the Chipping Warden area to join our portal building team.

As a Senior Site Agent, you will need to assist with the construction strategy, this includes kick‑off meetings, pre‑commencement documentation such as Method Statements, Environmental and Quality Plans, Construction programmes, procurement and design deliverable schedules.

This position will need to be able to liaise with the Agent, Sub Agent and Section Foreman to allocate labour, plant, materials and temporary works to carry out the activities to the required standards, programme and budget. This role will also need to manage the site engineering team and be responsible for the performance and development of the team.

The Senior Agent will coordinate construction operations, ensuring they conform to the contract requirements and the required level of safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ). This position will manage the production of programmes, progress reports, resource and cost plans, contribute to financial forecasting, site measurement, material reconciliations and cost control.

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high‑speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high‑speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking culture, then please apply today! In return, we are offering a competitive salary and benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne‑Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre‑employment checks

It is worth remembering that EKFB will undertake the relevant / standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks. NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of the onboarding process).

About You

• HNC/Degree (Construction/Civil Engineering related) or equivalent
• Mandatory CSCS Requirement (one of the following) - Black, White, White/Yellow, Yellow or Red Experienced
• Mandatory SMSTS
• You must hold a driving licence and have access to a vehicle
• Demonstration of knowledge and practical application of Site Engineering activities combined with construction supervision skills
• Experience with portal building and tunnels is desirable.
• Previous experience in people management