Site Agent

VGC; Oxford; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

Rail project opportunity

Job summary

VGC is recruiting an experienced Site Agent to support rail infrastructure works at Tackley Station, Oxfordshire. The role leads site operations, coordinates multidisciplinary teams and ensures works are delivered safely, on time and to high standards.

Key duties include managing ITPs and WPPs, reviewing RAMS and construction docs, and maintaining lookahead programmes. A PTS/CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS are required, with HSG47 training preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Site Agent on rail or civil engineering projects.
• Valid PTS and CSCS card.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• HSG47 trained.
• Strong understanding of construction quality, planning and site management processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in delivering project objectives.
• Act as the main point of contact for Network Rail, client and TOC representatives.
• Lead day-to-day site operations and coordinate subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to specification.
• Develop and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and material check sheets.
• Produce Work Package Plans (WPPs) and maintain 4-week lookahead programmes.
• Review task briefings, RAMS, risk assessments and construction documentation.
• Monitor construction quality, conduct inspections and manage defect resolution.
• Manage technical queries (TQs), construction logs and project reporting.
• Monitor scope changes and communicate project variances.
• Attend progress, planning and integration meetings.
• Support project handover, close-out and assurance documentation.

Skills

Site supervision

Stakeholder communication

Rail/civil project experience

Subcontractor coordination

Quality control

Education

PTS certification

CSCS card

SSSTS/SMSTS qualification

HSG47 trained

Job description

Site Agent

Tackley Station, Oxfordshire (OX5 3AG)

£400 - £450 per shift

12-Month Contract (with possibility of extension and future works)

Must be able to commute daily (no lodging allowance available)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of rail infrastructure works at Tackley Station, Oxfordshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a major rail project, leading site operations and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• - Support the Project Manager in delivering project objectives.
• - Act as the main point of contact for Network Rail, client and TOC representatives.
• - Lead day-to-day site operations and coordinate subcontractors.
• - Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to specification.
• - Develop and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and material check sheets.
• - Produce Work Package Plans (WPPs) and maintain 4-week lookahead programmes.
• - Review task briefings, RAMS, risk assessments and construction documentation.
• - Monitor construction quality, conduct inspections and manage defect resolution.
• - Manage technical queries (TQs), construction logs and project reporting.
• - Monitor scope changes and communicate project variances.
• - Attend progress, planning and integration meetings.
• - Support project handover, close-out and assurance documentation.

Requirements:

• - Previous experience working as a Site Agent on rail or civil engineering projects.
• - Valid PTS and CSCS card.
• - SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• - HSG47 trained.
• - Strong understanding of construction quality, planning and site management processes.
• - Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple workstreams.
• - Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills