Site Agent

Fawkes & Reece London; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Site Agent in Oxfordshire for a major civils project worth £200m. You will oversee project execution, ensuring health and safety standards are met. The ideal candidate should have strong technical and project management skills, knowledge of CDM regulations, and a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management. The role offers various benefits, including a competitive salary and additional annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional day off on your birthday

Private medical care

Pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven technical and project management abilities.
• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Environmental issues.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of organising works and overseeing project execution.
• Ensure health & safety standards are met.
• Manage contractors to meet deadlines and responsibilities.

Skills

Technical and project management abilities

Organisational skills

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Experience in construction

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CITB SMTS

CSCS

Job description

My client is a Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They are about to deliver a large scale circa £200m Major Civils Project in the Carterton area of Oxfordshire and are seeking to appoint, on a permanent basis a Site Agent to supplement their existing delivery team.

In this role, you'll take charge of organising works, overseeing project execution, and ensuring health & safety standards are met.

The successful candidate will drive the project to completion on time and within budget, while managing contractors to ensure deadlines and responsibilities are always met.

About you

• Proven technical and project management abilities.
• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations.
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work.
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment.
• Solid experience in construction, particularly from a Civils background.
• CITB SMTS or equivalent
• CSCS
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or another relevant subject matter.

The company offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• PensionLife Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support
• 24/7 Virtual GP service