Site Agent

SISK Group; Belper CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Site Agent for a major Flood Alleviation Scheme. The role involves managing site operations, ensuring safety and quality, and leading a team on a large-scale project. Candidates should have strong people management skills and relevant technical training. This position offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing work-life balance and career growth.

Benefits

Company Car or Allowance

Healthcare

26 Days Holiday

Pension

Life Assurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Travel Expenses

Flexible/Remote Work

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading medium to large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of new construction technologies and safety permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily supervision and oversee site preparation.
• Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols and maintain quality control.
• Coordinate and prioritize site activities and manage a team.

Skills

People Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Trade or Technical Background

HSEQS Training

Job description

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The Site Agent will be based on our Flood Alleviation Scheme, valued at over £25m, involving piling, RC works, earthworks, and civils. The role has overall responsibility for a specific site, typically a large-scale project. The Site Agent acts as the construction leader on-site, managing daily supervision, overseeing site preparation before project launch, and ensuring safe and efficient operations throughout the construction phase.

John Sisk & Son has built a reputation for excellence as a family-owned international construction company, providing trust, certainty, and value to clients while leading change.

• Participate in compiling the initial programme and monitor weekly targets.
• Plan and oversee site setup, ensuring facilities are in place before project launch.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors onsite.
• Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols at all times.
• Maintain quality control procedures.
• Ensure the TWR is current and in place.
• Monitor onsite energy and waste data.
• Implement an efficient registration system for monitoring site access.
• Flag issues to Contract Management/Commercial Teams that could impact project delivery.
• Drive project pace and plan fieldwork.
• Coordinate and prioritize site activities.
• Manage a team of foremen and other site staff.
• Demonstrate strong people management skills.
• Possess knowledge of good industrial relations practices.
• Handle conflicting priorities and stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients, adapting style as needed.
• Build consensus among team members and stakeholders.
• Have extensive experience across various sectoral projects, leading teams, and delivering medium to large-scale projects; flood/water experience is desirable.
• Hold a trade or technical background and relevant HSEQS training, including IOSH or equivalent, Temporary Works & Excavation Safety, Working at Heights, Lifting & Cranage, and other site-specific HSE training.
• Be familiar with new construction technologies, BIM strategy, and safety permitting requirements.
• Offer a competitive salary with annual increases, a company car or allowance, healthcare, 26 days holiday (plus options to purchase more), pension, life assurance, mileage reimbursement, travel expenses, flexible/remote work, and parental leave.

Our people are central to our success. We offer purposeful work, work-life balance, limitless career growth, and a great team environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited agency contacts and CV submissions are not accepted, and no fees apply.

The full job specification is available upon request. We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential beyond technical expertise.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction

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