Site Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Contract extension potential

Job summary

VGC is seeking an experienced Site Agent to support rail infrastructure works at Tackley Station, Oxfordshire. You will lead site operations, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure works meet safety, programme, and quality targets.

The role requires prior rail or civil experience, valid PTS and CSCS, and SSSTS/SMSTS with HSG47 training. The position is on-site in Tackley with an initial 12-month contract and potential extension for future works.

Qualifications

• Site Agent with rail or civil project experience.
• Valid PTS and CSCS cards.
• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.
• HSG47 trained.
• Strong planning, quality control and site management skills.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multi-workstreams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

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 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

Rail projects

Stakeholder management

Planning & programming

RAMS knowledge

Education

PTS

CSCS

SSSTS or SMSTS

HSG47 trained

Tools

MS Project

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