Site Agent

Construction, Property and Engineering; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting for a Site Agent to work on a high-profile rail scheme in Manchester for an established Tier 1 Contractor.

The role involves day-to-day site management, coordinating multiple workstreams, maintaining records, and ensuring safety and programme compliance. Rail experience is welcome but not essential for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Agent/Site Manager or similar in construction delivery.
• Rail project experience welcomed but not essential for the right candidate.
• SSSTS/SMSTS and PTS qualifications required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate subcontractors
• Oversee project documentation and site records in line with client requirements
• Manage permits, site paperwork, inspection records and quality documentation
• Monitor supply chain performance and coordinate subcontractor activities
• Support programme delivery and escalate risks/delays as needed
• Ensure works are carried out safely with approved methodologies
• Attend progress meetings and report to the Senior Project Manager
• Liaise with client reps, stakeholders, subcontractors and project team
• Support commercial and procurement activities as required

Skills

Site Agent experience

SSSTS/SMSTS/PTS

Subcontractor management

Documentation/records

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you an experienced Site Agent with rail experience looking for your next contract with an established Tier 1 Contractor?

Randstad CPE is currently recruiting for a Site Agents to work on a high profile rail scheme in Manchester.

The successful candidate will have previous experience working on multi-discipline rail projects and station upgrades.

Competitive rate of pay on offer.

Role Brief:

Working closely with the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and coordination of site activities, administration, documentation, and supply chain partners to ensure the project is delivered safely, efficiently, and in accordance with programme requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate subcontractors
• Oversee project documentation and site records, ensuring compliance with project and client requirements
• Manage permits, site paperwork, inspection records, and quality documentation
• Monitor supply chain performance and coordinate subcontractor activities
• Support programme delivery, identifying and escalating risks and delays where required
• Ensure works are carried out safely and in accordance with approved methodologies
• Attend progress meetings and provide regular updates to the Senior Project Manager
• Liaise with client representatives, stakeholders, subcontractors, and the wider project team
• Support commercial and procurement activities as required

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Site Agent, Site Manager, Sub-Agent, or similar construction delivery role. Rail experience is welcome but is not essential for the right candidate.
• SSSTS/SMSTS and PTS
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work activities
• Ability to maintain accurate project records and documentation
• Good communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full UK driving licence

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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