Senior Construction Site Lead (Remote/Flexible)

Sisk Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Holiday 26 days

Pension

Life assurance

Mileage rate

Travel expenses

Flexible working

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

John Sisk & Son, a leading international construction company, seeks a Site Agent to lead on-site supervision within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the UK. You will monitor site readiness, oversee safe and efficient operations, and drive day-to-day construction activities through a team of foremen and site staff.

You will manage subcontractor relations, ensure adherence to HSEQS and quality controls, and coordinate with project management to meet targets and schedules.

Qualifications

• Trade or technical background required.
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety management training essential.
• Temporary Works & Excavation Safety knowledge required.
• Permitting for live energy works experience preferred.
• Working at Heights & Scaffolding training required.
• Lifting & Cranage operations experience.
• Other HSEQS training per site HSE plan.
• Understanding of BIM strategy is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in compiling the initial programme and monitor weekly targets.
• Plan and oversee site setup and facilities before project launch.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors on site.
• Enforce HSEQS protocols at all times on site.
• Maintain quality control procedures.
• Ensure Temporary Works & RISK registers are up to date.
• Monitor energy use and waste data on site.
• Maintain registration system for people entering/leaving site.
• Flag issues to Contract Management/ Commercial teams.
• Drive project pace and plan field work.
• Coordinate and prioritise site activities.
• Manage foremen and site staff.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Team leadership

Conflict resolution

Contractor coordination

Health & safety awareness

Education

Trade or technical background

IOSH or equivalent H&S training

Temporary Works & Excavation Safety

Live energy work permits

Working at Heights & Scaffolding

Lifting & Cranage operations

Site HSE plan training

BIM understanding

Job description

John Sisk & Son, a leading international construction company, seeks a Site Agent to lead on-site supervision within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the UK. You will monitor site readiness, oversee safe and efficient operations, and drive day-to-day construction activities through a team of foremen and site staff.

You will manage subcontractor relations, ensure adherence to HSEQS and quality controls, and coordinate with project management to meet targets and schedules.