Senior Agent - Roads & Sewers

Elvet Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Site Agent to manage groundworks projects across Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in site management, proficiency in handling large-scale projects over £2m, and essential certifications like SMSTS and CSCS. This role offers a salary of up to £62,500 plus a generous benefits package including car allowance, pension, and bonuses.

Benefits

Car allowance

Fuel allowance

Pension

Discretionary bonus

Annual leave

Discounts & perks scheme

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience working as Site Manager on groundworks, roads, and sewers.
• Experience in managing projects with values over 2m is required.
• Full knowledge of NHBC and highways specifications is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Daily running of projects
• Assisting Contracts Manager in daily tasks
• Be a point of contact for queries from workforce
• Writing & checking RAMS & site documentation
• Monitoring progress against KPIs

Skills

Proven experience as Site Manager

Knowledge of groundworks

Capability to manage packages over 2m

Understanding of NHBC and highways specifications

Strong communication skills

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid certification

Job description

Overview

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Senior Site Agent on behalf of a long-standing regional groundworks & civil engineering contractor to manage projects across Yorkshire at all stages.

The contractor are well known for their growth in recent years and are currently operating with a turnover of 70m+ across North of England with several offices. This role is reporting into / working with an existing Contracts Manager & overseeing an individual Site Manager on each project. The role will present an opportunity for a confident and experienced Site Manager / Site Agent looking to step up.

Projects

Projects cover: roads & sewers, deep drainage, tanks / attenuation, s278 / s38 / s104 works etc. & associated groundworks to new-build residential & commercial sites. Based out of a central West Yorkshire office and projects covering the most of South & West Yorkshire.

Duties

• Daily running of projects
• Assisting Contracts Manager in daily role
• Be a point of contact for queries from workforce
• Writing & checking of RAMS & site documentation
• Checking progress of Site Managers daily
• Adjusting programmes to suit ongoing changes
• Monitoring progress against KPI's
• Attending client meetings

Experience Required

• Must have proven experience working as Site Manager on groundworks, roads and sewers & deep drainage projects.
• Must be fully capable of running packages with values 2m+.
• Must have full in depth knowledge and ability with NHBC and highways specifications.
• Must have: SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid.

Remuneration

On offer is a salary of up to 62,500.

Plus generous package (car / allowance, fuel, pension, discretionary bonus, annual leave, discounts & perks scheme and more).

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.