Senior Site Agent

Involve Recruitment; Wales; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor is seeking a Senior Site Agent in Wales for large-scale railway infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will manage station refurbishments and oversee drainage and earthworks, ensuring all activities comply with safety and quality standards. Required qualifications include relevant certifications and a degree in Civil Engineering. This role involves liaising with stakeholders and coordinating project teams for timely delivery of works.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in station works, AFAs, drainage, earthworks, and EIS.
• Strong competency in producing site paperwork including CPPs, CQPs, ITPs, WPPs, and TBS.

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.

Skills

Station refurbishment

Access for all schemes

Drainage

Earthworks

Project management

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

SMSTS certification

PTS certification

CSCS certification

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 securing 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 in station works, AFAs, drainage, earthworks, and EIS
• Strong competency in producing site paperwork (CPPs, CQPs, ITPs, WPPs, TBS)
• SMSTS, PTS, and CSCS certifications
• HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering