Site Agent

Jackson Civil Engineering; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company is seeking an experienced Site Agent to manage civil engineering projects in Kent. This role involves overseeing site operations, managing budgets, and coordinating with subcontractors to ensure timely project completion. The company offers a supportive culture, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme (matching up to 8%)

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent in civil engineering.
• Understanding of NEC contract works.
• Experience in managing highways, earthworks, and structures.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff and subcontractors effectively.
• Prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor contract costs and prepare work programmes.

Skills

Project management

Cost forecasting

Risk assessment

Team management

Contract administration

Education

HND/HNC/BEng in relevant field

SMSTS qualification

Job description

Career Opportunity: Site Agent

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Site Agent. Here at Jackson, we are dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

We are now recruiting for an experienced Site Agent in our Southern Region to manage civil engineering projects in the Kent area.

Main Duties:

• Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Manage design co-ordination.
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Understand and administer contract change.

Are you the person we are looking for?

Already experienced as a Site Agent you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent and an up-to-date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at work qualification is desirable.

You will also have experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor along with previous experience on Highways, Earthworks and Structures experience.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and have a full UK driving licence.

Must haves:

• Be able to maintain and monitor works against a programme and budget
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Able to run multiple complex and non-complex sites
• Maintain comprehensive records.
• Have compliance with current legislation requirements, including the production and implementation of RAMs and other associated safety/project documentation.
• The ability to forecast cost and programme

You will have experience in the UK civils sector, working with the NEC form of contract. You must also have a relevant industry qualification (SMSTS or equivalent). You will have significant main contractor civils experience ideally in Environment Agency scheme including earthworks.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• The Great Escape leaving early every Friday

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process. Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance or adjustments.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.