Site Agent

RTL Group Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent to oversee site operations on a major infrastructure project in Leeds. Responsibilities include managing site engineers and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and driving project performance. Strong experience in civils projects along with relevant certifications is required. This role offers long-term project security and a competitive day rate.

Benefits

Long-term project security

Competitive Outside IR35 day rate

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer on civils projects.
• Strong background in infrastructure and general civils.
• Ability to manage teams and subcontractors efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations and report to the Project Manager.
• Manage site engineers, subcontractors, and supply chain.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Skills

Site management

Communication

Leadership

Programming

Quality assurance

Tools

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Job description

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent to oversee delivery on a major civils package in the Leeds area. The role will involve managing site operations, supervising engineering staff, ensuring compliance, and driving programme performance on a fast-paced infrastructure scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations, reporting to the Project Manager.
• Manage site engineers, subcontractors, and supply chain.
• Maintain programme, track progress, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards are strictly adhered to.
• Chair site meetings and liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.
• Review RAMS, permits and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.
• Manage site documentation, reporting, and commercial awareness (variations, early warnings, etc.).
• Support delivery of earthworks, drainage, structures, utilities, and highway works as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer stepping up on civils projects.
• Strong background in infrastructure, highways, drainage, structures or general civils.
• SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (minimum).
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and multiple work fronts.
• Competent with programming, quality assurance and site record-keeping.
• UK Right to Work and eligibility to work Outside IR35 (CIS/LTD).

Benefits

• Long-term project security (12-month minimum).
• Competitive Outside IR35 day rate.

If this is something that is of interest to you please apply and someone from the team will be in contact.