Site Agent

RailwayPeople; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RailwayPeople is seeking a Site Agent for piling, ground engineering and civils in Suffolk. You will manage daily site delivery, coordinate with engineers, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure safety, quality and programme compliance.

Ideal candidates bring strong experience in piling, diaphragm walls, earthworks and temporary works, plus RAMS and QA/ITP familiarity. This is a permanent, on-site role with a focus on heavy civil works.

Qualifications

• CSCS Black Card and relevant site qualifications are required.
• SMSTS and First Aid certifications are preferred.
• Experience delivering piling and ground engineering projects under QA/ITP systems.
• Strong RAMS understanding and site coordination experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily delivery of piling and ground engineering works.
• Coordinate piling rigs, cranes, excavators and concrete operations on site.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to ensure safe delivery.

Skills

Piling

CFA piling

Ground improvement

Diaphragm walling

Deep excavations

Foundations

Earthworks

Heavy civils

Temporary works

Safety culture

Education

CSCS Black Card

SMSTS

First Aid

Construction qualification

Temporary Works Coordinator desirable

QA/ITP systems experience

Job description

Reference: SITAGTUK
Type: Permanent
Position: Site Agent
Location: Suffolk, England
Industry: Building and Construction
Salary: Package

Site Agent – Piling / Ground Engineering / Civils

Location: Suffolk

Role

Responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of specialist civil engineering and ground engineering works, including piling, foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, excavations, drainage and reinforced concrete.

The Site Agent will manage day-to-day site delivery, coordinating directly with the Project Manager, engineers, subcontractors, specialist piling teams and client/alliance representatives.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily delivery of piling and ground engineering works.
• Manage specialist piling operations, including mobilisation, sequencing and production.
• Oversee earthworks, excavation, temporary works and ground improvement activities.
• Coordinate piling rigs, cranes, excavators, pumps, concrete operations and associated plant.
• Manage labour, plant, materials and specialist subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved RAMS, ITPs, drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate setting-out and engineering requirements with Site Engineers.
• Monitor production, progress and programme against planned outputs.
• Carry out daily briefings, coordination meetings and short-term planning.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, Section Engineers, Design Team and client representatives.
• Identify construction constraints and resolve technical/site issues promptly.
• Manage permits, inspections and hold points.
• Ensure quality records, ITPs, pour records, piling records and as-builts are maintained.
• Coordinate concrete deliveries and reinforcement/structural concrete activities where applicable.
• Ensure temporary works are installed and managed in accordance with the approved design.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and productivity.
• Assist with cost control, change management and progress measurement.
• Maintain strong environmental controls, particularly around excavation, spoil, groundwater, concrete and contaminated materials.
• Promote a strong safety culture on a highly regulated, safety-critical infrastructure project.
• Ensure compliance with project-specific assurance and quality requirements.

Ideal experience required:

• Piling
• CFA / rotary piling
• Diaphragm walling
• Ground improvement
• Deep excavations
• Foundations
• Earthworks
• Retaining structures
• Drainage
• Reinforced concrete
• Heavy civils / infrastructure
• Temporary works
• Safety-critical infrastructure

Qualifications / tickets

• CSCS Black Card
• SMSTS
• First Aid
• Relevant construction/civil engineering qualification desirable
• Temporary Works Coordinator desirable
• Experience working under formal QA/ITP systems
• Strong understanding of RAMS and construction assurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.