Site Agent

Story Contracting Limited; Chorley; Presencial; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Car benefit

Descripción de la vacante

Story Contracting Limited is seeking a Site Agent to lead planning and delivery for a small to medium project from our Chorley office in the North West. You will drive safety, schedule, and commercial performance while coordinating the project team.

We value strong client relationships, robust procurement, and delivering against contract requirements. SMSTS and HNC-level background are preferred, with a focus on leadership and quality across the site.

Formación

• Qualified to HNC level in a relevant technical discipline or relevant experience.
• SMSTS qualification and extensive civil engineering knowledge are desirable.
• Experience in leading people, performance and processes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning and delivery for a single small to medium project.
• Coordinate the project team through delivery and close out.
• Ensure safety components and documentation are completed on site.
• Manage baseline programme and align with contract requirements.
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor selection within approved supply chain.
• Maintain client relationships and report progress per contract.

Conocimientos

Team leadership

Schedule management

Safety focus

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder relationship management

Educación

HNC level or equivalent

SMSTS

Descripción del empleo

Are you an enthusiastic team player and want to make a difference in a growing region?

Can you deliver exceptional results on a range of projects?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Site Agent to join our North West Division, based from our Chorley Office - and there has never been a better time to join!

The Role

To lead all aspects of planning and delivery with minimal supervision for a single small to medium project or support the delivery of a large and/or complex project.

To lead the Project Team throughout the delivery phase of the project including completion / project close out, in accordance with SCL process and procedures.

Ensure Plan Safe: Work Safe is implemented by the team completing all safety components and documentation on all sites.

Ensure a baseline programme is in place, managed, monitored and updated in line with the contract requirements.

To deliver project in line with programme by proactively managing schedule risk and opportunity.

Confirm delivery strategy and selection of subcontractors is in place through the approved supply chain, ensuring performance is fed back to the key account manager (KAM)

Full accountability for all aspects of commercial performance, cost control, forecasting and the monitoring and reporting thereof.

Own the client relationship for the project.

Report project, progress and performance (internal/external) in line with business process and contractual requirements.

Manage risks and opportunities using a costed risked register and profit bridge. Timely escalation within the business regarding risks.

Ensure a robust procurement schedule is in place, maintained and updated throughout the life of the project.

Benefits

At Story Contracting, we invest in our people. We provide award-winning training and development opportunities for all employees to help you get to where you want to be in your career.

In addition to a competitive salary, pension and company car/allowance. We show we care about our people by offering a health cash plan and wellbeing support to keep you fit and well - inside and outside of work.

Our agile working policy allows for a mixture of office and home working, and flexible working arrangements are available so that our people are engaged to give their best.

We care about our communities too and offer our employees two paid volunteering days each year to spend as a team or individually.

The Ideal Candidate

Qualified to HNC level in a relevant technical discipline or relevant experience

SMSTS

Extensive working knowledge of the civil engineering industry and infrastructure is desirable.

Proven experience in leading people, performance, processes and developing teams

Ability to positively challenge and set standards and goals for the team

Understanding of schedule risk and opportunity management

Strong safety and quality focus

Strong commercial and contractual understanding

Client and stakeholder relationship management experience

Excellent knowledge of schedule management and programming

Why Story Contracting?

Story Contracting is a privately-owned, award-winning infrastructure company who is financially secure and agile with a wide range of public, private and third sector clients who enjoy working with our talented and committed team. Our track record for delivery on time and to budget, safely and reliably, has meant repeat business from our clients, which is reflected in our motto of ‘Do It Right!’

Our values are at the heart of everything we do - the way we work and the behaviours we display. We believe that this is what makes Story Contracting and our people exceptional.

GROUNDED - Everyone is equal at Story. We are down to earth and treat each other with respect.

HARDWORKING - We all pull our weight and work hard for each other.

PROUD - We are proud of our safety, our projects, our people, our clients and the success we create together.

FAMILY - We nurture, train, develop and keep our people safe, just like a family. We are inclusive and do the right thing for the business and its people.

TRUSTED - What we say is what we do. Our clients, our people and our communities trust us to do it right.

WINNERS - We are hungry for success and want to be the best performing contractor for our clients, our people and our communities.

Every Story Matters

We are proud to be a place where everyone can be part of the Story!

As part of our pledge to eliminate discrimination and encourage diversity among our Story Team, our ‘Every Story’ policy ensures all employees are a part of a diverse environment and always feel included.

All applicants will receive careful consideration for employment regardless of who you are, where you come from or what you believe in.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Site Agent

Company: Story Contracting Limited Salary: Competitive + Car benefit Hours: Full-time Location: Chorley, PR7 6TE Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Nov 2026 Closing date: 29 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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