Site Agent

JT Search; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Search is seeking a site leader for civil engineering/infrastructure water projects in the UK. You will run the site from mobilisation to handover, translating design and programme into safe, high-quality on-site delivery.

You will manage plans, coordinate people, plant and materials, uphold safety standards, direct subcontractors and internal teams, and report progress and costs to protect margin and keep programme on track.

Qualifications

• Solid track record on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in site leadership delivering projects successfully.
• Experience with in-situ reinforced concrete, deep drainage and attenuation systems.

Responsibilities

• Run the site from start to finish, turning design and programme into safe, high-quality work on the ground.

Skills

Site leadership

Planning & sequencing

Contractual & cost tracking

Clear communication

Tools

CSCS Black Managers Card

Temporary Works Supervisor ticket

Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)

First Aid certificate

Job description

Working for a leading contractor you'll be the person on the ground who makes sure waste water schemes get built right. From first mobilisation to handover, you'll run the site and take accountability for how the work is delivered.

Day to day, you will:

• Run the site from start to finish, turning the design and programme into safe, high-quality work on the ground
• Build and manage short and long-term plans, making sure the right people, plant and materials are in place when needed
• Set the standard on health, safety and environmental practice, and lead by example
• Direct subcontractors and our own teams, holding everyone to account on performance and compliance
• Act as the link between site and the wider project team, including project managers, engineers and commercial staff
• Keep a close eye on progress, tackling problems early and keeping clear, accurate records
• Help protect margin by contributing to cost control and keeping the programme on track

What you'll bring

Experience

• A solid track record on civil engineering or infrastructure projects, ideally in the water sector
• Previous experience in a site leadership role, with a history of delivering projects successfully
• Practical experience of in-situ reinforced concrete structures, deep drainage and attenuation systems

Skills and approach

• Confident at planning and sequencing works and coordinating multiple activities on a busy site
• A good grasp of contractual and commercial matters, including cost tracking and reporting
• A natural leader who communicates clearly, earns respect on site and thinks on their feet when problems arise

Helpful to have

• CSCS Black Managers Card
• Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator ticket
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)
• Current First Aid certificate