Senior Site Agent Site Agent

AMCO; Highbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor in Highbridge is seeking a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to manage civil engineering projects across the region. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in heavy civil engineering, relevant qualifications, and certifications such as SMSTS and CSCS. This role offers a competitive salary, numerous benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme, as well as opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in heavy civil engineering.
• SMSTS, PTS, and CSCS certifications are required.
• Strong commercial awareness with programme control skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and safety-critical activities.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and contract health and safety plans.
• Produce formal progress reports for Project and Contract Managers.

Skills

Highway construction

Project management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC or HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Site Agent / Senior Site Agent

Civil Engineering

Regional Office Highbridge

Project Location Bristol

Region Wales and Western

About the Business Unit

A fast-paced civil engineering team delivering multi-disciplinary highways and structures projects across the Western region. Projects include roads bridges tunnels stations and embankments for clients such as local authorities Network Rail and the Environment Agency delivered through one-off tenders and long-term frameworks.

Role overview

Lead day-to-day site delivery for civils highways and structures schemes across the Western region. The Site Agent ensures safe high-quality and efficient execution keeping projects on programme and budget while supporting strong team performance and client relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and safety-critical activities.
• Champion and enforce a positive site safety culture and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate resource planning plant allocation and material procurement.
• Ensure works comply with legislation contract requirements and contract health and safety plans.
• Monitor and manage progress against programme and budget escalating risks early.
• Liaise with site teams surveyors and stakeholders to track and report progress.
• Identify negotiate and implement approved contract changes with the Project Delivery Team.
• Produce formal progress reports for Project and Contract Managers.
• Report to the Project Manager and support delivery to required standards and timescales.

Experience and qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in heavy civil engineering highways bridges or structures.
• Degree HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• SMSTS PTS and CSCS certifications.
• Strong commercial awareness programme control and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrable experience leading multidisciplinary site teams and managing subcontractors.

What we offer

• Competitive salary negotiable by experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays increasing with service.
• Up to 3 volunteer days.
• Company contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards.
• Structured support for professional development and clear internal career progression pathways.
• Internal development opportunities including Purposeful Leadership and Women in Leadership programmes and pathways.
• Ongoing learning opportunities and a safe working environment.
• Employee forums to share feedback and influence positive change.

The Company

Why AmcoGiffen

You will be joining a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil building mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country you will become part of our expert outfit.

AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive live assets in highly regulated environments we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail power generation electricity distribution flood defence aviation waterways and much more.

Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen

We value collective expertise but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us you can be you because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent.

We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry to improve diversity & inclusion. Our Diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce through multiple channels. This includes delivering training raising awareness regular forums and sharing our engagement calendar of activities and events to encourage participation at all levels throughout our organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion is embodied throughout our SPIRIT core Business values and lies at the heart of our culture of Safety Professionalism Innovation Respect Integrity and Teamwork.

AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer offering challenging worthwhile careers to everyone and is pro-actively committed to improving our understanding year on year to foster a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees as well as for the customers and communities in which we serve and operate within. It doesnt matter to us what your age disability employment status gender health marital status sexual preference membership or non-membership of a trade union nationality race religion or social class are or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.

Health & Wellbeing

Operating from a people first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour 7 days a week counselling and advice services.

Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge If so apply now!

For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities please contact our Recruitment Team :

Recruitment Manager

The Benefits

We offer excellent career prospects a competitive salary and outstanding training development and support opportunities. You can expect to receive a range of benefits (role dependent) including :

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Westfield health scheme

Minumum 25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Documents

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Sales Experience,Microsoft Office,Customer Service,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Construction Experience,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 50001 - 999999999