Site Agent - Luton

Joseph Gallagher Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph Gallagher Limited is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead the delivery of a major civil engineering project in Luton. You will oversee all site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to the highest quality.

You will manage groundwork, piling and reinforced concrete works, leading site teams and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of deep excavations, piling works, and reinforced concrete construction.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of all site activities.
• Lead site teams, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with design specifications and programme requirements.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Coordinate piling operations and shaft construction activities.
• Monitor project progress and achieve milestones.
• Review RAMS, permits, temporary works and inspection records.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, authorities and stakeholders.
• Manage site resources, plant, materials and labour efficiently.
• Produce progress reports and maintain site records.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve site issues.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Planning

Health and safety

Interpreting drawings

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree / HNC / HND

SMSTS Certification

CSCS Card

Job description

Site Agent

Location: Luton, Bedfordshire
Company: JGL
Position: Site Agent
Type: PAYE or CIS

About the Role

JGL is seeking an experienced and proactive Site Agent to lead the delivery of a key civil engineering project in Luton. The successful candidate will oversee all site operations, ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This role offers the opportunity to manage challenging groundwork, piling, and reinforced concrete construction works while leading site teams and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day delivery of all site activities.

• Lead site teams, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.

• Ensure works are carried out in accordance with design specifications and programme requirements.

• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance.

• Coordinate piling operations and shaft construction activities.

• Monitor project progress and implement measures to achieve key milestones.

• Review and manage RAMS, permits, temporary works, and inspection records.

• Liaise with clients, consultants, local authorities, and project stakeholders.

• Manage site resources, plant, materials, and labour efficiently.

• Produce progress reports and maintain accurate site records.

• Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve site issues proactively.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent on civil engineering or infrastructure projects.

• Strong understanding of deep excavations, piling works, and reinforced concrete construction.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills.

• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work fronts.

• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

• Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.

• SMSTS Certification.

• CSCS Card.

• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification.

• First Aid at Work.

• Experience working under NEC contracts.

LIFE Culture
At the Joseph Gallagher Group, we're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company's DNA and core values.
Equality and Diversity
The Joseph Gallagher Group are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.
Reasonable Adjustments
We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at [e-mail]

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