Site Agent

Involve Recruitment; Builth Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading principal contractor in the United Kingdom is looking for a Site Agent to manage rail infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will oversee daily site operations, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and liaise with teams and stakeholders. Essential qualifications include SMSTS and PTS certifications, a CSCS card, and a degree in Civil Engineering. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality projects on time and budget across North and Mid-Wales.

Qualifications

• SMSTS Certification is required.
• PTS Certification is necessary.
• CSCS Card is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations and safety-critical activities.
• Oversee compliance with safety regulations.
• Coordinate procurement of resources and materials.
• Ensure adherence to legislation and contract terms.
• Manage project progress against budget and schedule.
• Liaise with teams and stakeholders to monitor progress.
• Produce progress reports for management.

Skills

Managing daily site operation

Overseeing site safety culture

Coordinating resource procurement

Ensuring work compliance

Managing contract progress

Liaising with stakeholders

Producing formal reports

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

HND in Civil Engineering

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 Site Agent to join their North Wales business. The successful individual will play a pivotal role in delivering a portfolio of new build footbridge schemes within North and Mid-Wales.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily site operation, including safety-critical activities
• Overseeing site safety culture and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations
• Coordinating resource, plant, and material procurement
• Ensuring work is executed in line with legislation, contract terms, and health and safety plans
• Managing contract progress against programme and budget
• Liaising with site teams, surveyors, and stakeholders to monitor and report on project progress
• Identifying, managing, and implementing contract changes effectively
• Producing formal progress reports for project and contract managers

You will report to a Project Manager and be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

Essential qualifications and skills include:

• SMSTS Certification
• PTS Certification
• CSCS Card
• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering