Site Agent

J3a Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the Water Industry seeks a Site Agent to manage site staff and contracts around the Thames Valley. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and proven experience in challenging projects. This role offers a salary up to £60,000, a car allowance, enhanced holiday benefits, and private healthcare. Additional benefits include a matched pension scheme and opportunities for progression. Candidates are expected to possess necessary site qualifications including CSCS and SMSTS.

Benefits

Car allowance

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training in contracts, formwork, concrete technology.
• Proven experience on diverse projects with major clients.
• Progression to Site Agent through engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Manage resource allocation and supervision of site staff.
• Report on budget control and project progress.
• Oversee contracts and communicate project updates.
• Supervise Sub Agents and General Foreman.

Skills

Civil Engineering/Construction management

CSCS card

SMSTS (5 day)

First Aid at Work (4 day)

National Water Hygiene card

Education

Civil Engineering/Construction management degree

Chartered status or approaching

Job description

SITE AGENT - UP TO £60,000 BASIC - CAR ALLOWANCE - 34 DAYS HOLIDAY - 8% MATCHED PENSION - PRIVATE HEALTHCARE & MORE

J3A Recruitment are proud to be working with a leader within the Water Industry. A leading contractor who are growing at a rapid rate due to a healthy order book.

Due to further work allocation, they are now seeking SITE AGENTS to support on various sites around the Thames Valley region.

Responsibilities of Site Agent

• Resource allocation and management of Site staff.
• Reporting to the senior Manager on Department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against programme.
• Management of projects/contracts.
• Communication at all levels regarding progress of projects.
• Line management/supervision for Sub Agents & General Foreman.
• Indirectly supervise Site Engineer, Foreman and Gangers.

Criteria to be considered

• Essential: Civil Engineering/Construction management degree
• Desirable: Chartered status or approaching.
• Evidence of relevant post‑graduation practical training e.g., attendance on courses for Form of Contracts, Formwork/Falsework Appreciation, Concrete Technology, H & S Management etc.
• Possesses proven experience on challenging and diverse projects with major clients e.g., LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.
• Proven experience from engineering background demonstrating progress to Site Agent through career development with both theoretical and practical experience.
• Site qualifications: CSCS card, SMSTS (5 day), First Aid at Work (4 day), National Water Hygiene card

Package on Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 dependent on experience
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday)
• Potential for further training and progression
• Private medical insurance for yourself (with the option to buy family cover) & Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme matched up to 8%
• Flexible and Agile working (dependent on your role)