Site Agent- Civil Engineering / Highways

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional civil engineering contractor in the UK is seeking a driven Site Agent to manage civil highways projects in the North West region. The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in civil engineering, particularly in highways and infrastructure. Responsibilities include managing site staff and sub-contractors, ensuring project delivery meets budgets, and fostering client relationships. The role offers a competitive work/life balance with excellent benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life assurance cover

Company pension scheme

Childcare vouchers

Car or car allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in civil engineering.
• Experience working on projects worth £7M-£10M.
• Advantageous to have flood and river protection experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Prepare and monitor work programmes.
• Foster good relations with clients.
• Supervise the career development of junior staff.

Skills

Civil Engineering knowledge

Experience in highways

Project management skills

Team management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or similar

Job description

Overview

Job title: Site Agent- Civil Engineering / Highways

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Location: Sussex

Regions: Liverpool, Manchester, Merseyside, North of England, North West, North West England

A regional civil engineering contractor is seeking a driven, determined and ambitious individual to join their team based on a project in North West.

The successful candidate will be working on civil Highways projects across the North West region valued up to £50m.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree Qualified in Civil Engineering or similar
• 5 Years' Experience in Civil Engineering working on highways, structures and infrastructure
• Experience of working in schemes worth £7M-£10M
• Advantageous if you possess flood and river protection experience but not necessary

Key Responsibilities

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors
• Provide method statements, risk assessments and project management plans
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract loss against agreed budgets
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients
• Manage design co-ordination
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff

The company encourage a great work/life balance and thus offer a competitive 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, life assurance cover, company pension scheme, childcare vouchers and a car or car allowance.