Site Agent

Search Consultancy Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Consultancy Ltd is seeking an experienced Freelance Civil Site Agent for a major car park construction project in Manchester. You will assume full on-site responsibility, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery through to Christmas.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong site management skills, and the ability to coordinate multi-discipline teams. You will review drawings, manage subcontractors, and maintain documentation while liaising with clients and authorities.

Qualifications

• Contract start 31st August with through to Christmas.
• Experience as Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer on UK civil earthworks/infrastructure/commercial projects.
• Valid CSCS Card (Black or Gold), SMSTS, and First Aid at Work.
• Strong ability to interpret civil drawings, technical specs and bills of quantities.
• Excellent leadership and communication for multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site civil engineering operations on the car park project.
• Ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence across trades.
• Coordinate subcontractors, plant operators and site labour.
• Monitor progress against master programme and report delays.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and authorities; maintain QA records.

Skills

Site Agent

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

CSCS Card

SMSTS

First Aid at Work

Job description

Job Opportunity: Civil Site Agent (Freelance)
Location: Manchester, UK
Project: Car Park Construction
Contract Duration: 31st August - Christmas
Employment Type: Freelance

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Civils Site Agent to hit the ground running on a major car park construction project in Manchester. Starting on 31st August and running through until Christmas, you will take total ownership of day-to-day site operations, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Management: Oversee all on-site civil engineering operations, including earthworks, drainage, foundations, structural concrete works, and surfacing.
• Health & Safety: Enforce strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, conducting regular toolbox talks, risk assessments, and site audits.
• Quality Control: Ensure all construction activities comply with design specifications, building regulations, and engineering standards.
• Subcontractor Management: Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, plant operators, and site labour teams to maintain maximum productivity.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor construction progress against the master program, report delays proactively, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, local authorities, and the internal project management team.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate site records, diaries, permits to work, and quality assurance documentation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Availability: Must be available to start on 31st August for a contract commitment through to Christmas.
• Experience: Proven track record working as a Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer within UK civil engineering, specifically on earthworks, infrastructure/commercial projects.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS Card (Black or Gold), SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme), and First Aid at Work.
• Technical Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex civil drawings, technical specifications, and bills of quantities.
• Communication: Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams effectively.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age