Senior Site Agent

Involve Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Site Agent to oversee station refurbishments and related civil infrastructure works in Cardiff. You will work closely with the Project Manager to ensure safety, quality, and timely delivery of projects. Candidates should have a proven track record in managing drainage, earthworks, and AFA schemes. This position offers a key role in a growing team within an established contractor focusing on rail infrastructure improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in station refurbishments and infrastructure works.
• Experience managing AFA schemes, drainage, and earthworks.
• Strong leadership skills in site management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of station refurbishments and AFA packages.
• Produce and manage site documentation including CPPs and ITPs.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Lead station refurbishments

Manage drainage and earthworks

Site documentation management

Safety compliance

Resource coordination

Job description

We are working with a leading principal contractor delivering a diverse range of rail infrastructure projects for key clients including Network Rail and Transport for Wales.

Their work spans across bridge reconstruction, station upgrades, tunnels, embankments, and footbridge schemes.

Due to secure several new frameworks and additional work streams, they are growing their team and require a Senior Site Agent with a proven track record in station refurbishments, access for all (AFA) schemes, drainage, earthworks, and enabling infrastructure schemes.

The initial scheme is in the Cardiff area, where you will work closely with the Project Manager to deliver a major station upgrade and associated civil infrastructure works.

You’ll lead site teams to ensure works are delivered safely on time, and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of station refurbishments, AFAs, and EIS packages
• Manage drainage and earthworks scopes with precision and compliance
• Produce and manage site documentation including CPPs, CQPs, ITPs, WPPs, and TBS
• Ensure site activities meet safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Coordinate resources, materials, and subcontractors
• Monitor progress against programme and budget
• Liaise with stakeholders, surveyors, and project teams
• Provide accurate reporting and updates to senior management

Required Criteria

• Demonstrable experience i...