Site Agent - Highways & Structures Lead (Newcastle)

RTL Group Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting a Site Agent to lead a major highways project in the heart of the city. You will oversee a team of Sub Agents, Setting Out Engineers and Trainee Engineers to ensure safe, on-time delivery and strict adherence to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive civil engineering experience in highways/road construction, drainage and earthworks, with a good grasp of NEC contracts and highway works specifications.

Qualifications

• Civil Engineering background with highways/structures experience.
• Experience in drainage and earthworks.
• CSCS and SMSTS qualifications are essential.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and highway works specifications.
• Ability to plan and organise works safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the project on time, to budget and to quality standards.
• Manage, supervise and mentor Sub Agents, Setting Out Engineers and Trainee Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with Integrated Management System procedures and SHEQ standards.
• Promote and lead the site safety culture, ensuring works are carried out safely and in accordance with regulations.

Skills

Highways experience

Commercial acumen

Safety culture

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Planning and organisation

NEC contracts

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Civil Engineering

CSCS

SMSTS

Job description

RTL Group Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne is recruiting a Site Agent to lead a major highways project in the heart of the city. You will oversee a team of Sub Agents, Setting Out Engineers and Trainee Engineers to ensure safe, on-time delivery and strict adherence to quality standards.

The ideal candidate has extensive civil engineering experience in highways/road construction, drainage and earthworks, with a good grasp of NEC contracts and highway works specifications.