Site Agent in Pontypridd

Involve Recruitment; Pontypridd; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Agent to join a growing rail infrastructure division in South Wales. The role focuses on day-to-day site operations, leading site teams and subcontractors, and ensuring works are delivered safely to programme and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have rail infrastructure or civil engineering experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and relevant industry qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading site teams on rail or civil projects.
• Proven ability to manage safety, quality and programme delivery.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and construction activities.
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors.
• Ensure works are delivered safely to programme and within budget.
• Maintain high standards of quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with project management and commercial teams.
• Ensure works comply with relevant rail and construction standards.

Skills

Site management

Health & Safety

Quality control

Subcontractor management

Programme delivery

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Job description

A leading regional contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to join its growing rail infrastructure division.

The company delivers a wide range of rail and civil engineering projects throughout South Wales, including:

• Railway stations and associated infrastructure
• Underbridges and overbridges
• Embankments and earthworks
• Civil engineering and infrastructure works
• General rail-related construction projects

The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within rail infrastructure or civil engineering, with a strong understanding of site management, health and safety, quality, programme delivery and subcontractor management. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly regarded regional contracting group at an exciting time of growth, with a strong pipeline of projects across South Wales.

The Role:

• Manage day-to-day site operations and construction activities
• Lead and coordinate site teams and subcontractors
• Ensure works are delivered safely to programme and within budget
• Maintain high standards of quality and compliance
• Work closely with project management and commercial teams
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with relevant rail and construction standards

The Candidate:

• Previous experience as a Site Agent, Site Manager or similar
• Rail infrastructure and/or civil engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of construction processes and site management
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Relevant industry qualifications
• Rail experience and relevant competencies would be advantageous

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join a growing division of one of South Wales' leading contracting groups and work on a diverse range of major infrastructure projects.