Site Agent

Jackson Civil Engineering; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm in Nottingham is seeking an experienced Site Agent to manage small-scale construction projects. Responsibilities include overseeing site staff, ensuring project compliance with budgets, and engaging with local stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, including an HND/HNC/BEng, and experience in the UK civils sector. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for personal development.

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

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Site Agent in the UK civils sector.
• Up-to-date SMSTS qualification and appropriate CSCS card.
• Temporary works coordinator and Cranes Appointed Person certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements and risk assessments.
• Monitor project costs against budgets.
• Prepare and monitor work programmes.
• Engage local groups and promote good relations.

Skills

Site management

Budget management

Technical writing

Team leadership

Construction safety compliance

Education

HND/HNC/BEng or equivalent

Job description

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 for our Northern Region, initially working on schemes across Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, Derbyshire and Leicestershire. The works involve small-scale sites focused on the construction of in-channel structures and associated steelworks. Activities include installing sheet and frame cofferdams, channel fluming, reinforced concrete works, steel fabrication and installation, and minor earthworks. Enabling works will include engaging the supply chain to deliver ground investigations, advanced tree clearance, and traffic management. On completion of the enabling works programme, the project will progress to the main delivery phase, which will focus on the construction and installation of the permanent works in accordance with the design and programme requirements.

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 as well as be a temporary works coordinator and Cranes Appointed Person. A First Aid at work qualification is desirable.

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 as well as produce feasibility reports.
• Possess good technical writing skills.
• Experienced in leading and managing teams and supply chains.

You will have experience in the UK civils sector, working with the NEC form of contract. You will have significant main contractor civils experience working on heavy civils schemes.

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