Site Agent

SSA Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Site Agent to manage civil engineering projects in West Yorkshire. The role involves overseeing daily operations, leading teams, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should have significant experience in site management for civil engineering and utilities, with required certifications including CSCS, SMSTS, and First Aid. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for effective stakeholder and client liaison.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Manager in civil engineering or utilities.
• Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, structures, highways, utilities, and public-realm works.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and coordinate complex site activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site operations to ensure work is delivered on time and to specification.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors, providing direction and resolving problems.
• Ensure compliance with project documentation and technical requirements.
• Drive a positive safety culture and ensure compliance with RAMS.
• Track progress and assist with cost control and commercial reporting.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Decision-making

Education

CSCS (Manager level)

SMSTS

First Aid certification

Job description

The Site Agent will lead day-to-day management of civil engineering works in the Huddersfield area, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role involves managing site teams, coordinating subcontractors, overseeing technical delivery, and maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities Project & Site Management

Manage daily site operations, ensuring work is delivered to programme and specification.

Lead site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers, providing direction and problem resolution.

Plan and coordinate resources, materials, plant, and logistics.

Ensure compliance with project documentation, permits, design drawings, and technical requirements.

Health, Safety & Environment

Drive a positive safety culture and ensure all activities comply with RAMS and legislation.

Conduct site audits, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.

Oversee environmental controls, sustainability measures, and risk management.

Quality Control & Technical Oversight

Ensure all workmanship meets required standards and industry guidelines.

Review and approve ITPs, method statements, and technical submissions.

Support engineering teams with design queries, temporary works, and technical coordination.

Programme & Commercial Support

Track progress, update short-term programmes, and support planning teams.

Assist with cost control, variations, early warnings, and commercial reporting.

Maintain accurate site records, diaries, and progress documentation.

Stakeholder & Client Liaison

Communicate clearly with clients, local authorities, utilities, and the wider project team.

Manage public interfaces where works affect residents, businesses, or highways.

Represent the project during inspections, progress meetings, and handovers.

Skills & Experience

Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Manager in civil engineering or utilities.

Strong understanding of earthworks, drainage, structures, highways, utilities, and public-realm works.

Ability to manage multiple teams and coordinate complex site activities.

Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Good commercial awareness and understanding of NEC or similar contract forms.

CSCS (Manager level) required; SMSTS and First Aid essential; Temporary Works experience beneficial