Site Agent/Manager

Luddon Construction Limited

Lancaster

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company pension

Free parking

Life insurance

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Sick pay

Job summary

Luddon Construction Limited seeks a Civil Engineering Site Agent to lead on-site delivery across civil projects in Lancashire. You will manage labour, plant, subcontractors and materials to ensure timely, budget-conscious, high-quality delivery while maintaining health and safety.

Ideal candidates hold an HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management with SMSTS and proven site management experience in civil works, for a full-time role based on-site in LA2 0AG with a competitive salary

Qualifications

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent).
SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).
Proven experience as a Site Agent/Manager in civil engineering projects.
Experience managing subcontractors, direct workforce, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

Direct labour, plant, staff, and equipment to achieve completion on time, to specification, and within budget.
Manage contract programmes to ensure projects are delivered within timescales.
Ensure site supervisors are fully briefed on project requirements and priorities.
Monitor and control costs to ensure alignment with budgets and financial targets.
Carry out regular site visits to ensure the Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Plan is effectively implemented.
Mentor and support junior staff, apprentices, and engineers, promoting succession planning and long-term workforce development.

Skills

Planning

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

IT literacy

Education

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

SMSTS

Tools

MS Office

Project planning software

Job description

Founded in 1975, Luddon Construction Ltd has steadily expanded and diversified to become one of the leading privately owned construction companies in the UK employing over 500 people.

Encompassing Civil Engineering, Building, Surfacing, Drainage and Small Works capabilities we are ideally placed to apply our extensive experience to meet the challenges of demanding markets and provide integrated and innovative solutions to our clients.

We are currently recruiting suitably qualified, competent and experienced Civil Engineering Site Agents to work across various sectors of Civil Engineering and in particular exciting opportunities in the Water Sector. With contract works throughout Lancashire this presents an opportunity to join one of the UK’s leading multi discipline Civil Engineering and Building Contractors in our Northern England division.

Candidates will be ideally located within easily commutable distance of Lancaster LA2 0AG postcode

An excellent salary and full benefits remuneration package will be available to the successful candidate, together with the all-important long-term opportunities to develop and progress your career further within the Luddon Team.

Post likely to commence late November/early December 2026.

Job Purpose

To lead the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of civil engineering projects on site. The Site Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing labour, plant, subcontractors, and materials to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, to specification, and in line with company standards. The role requires strong leadership of site teams, close engagement with clients and stakeholders, and compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Direct the necessary labour, plant, staff, and equipment to achieve completion on time, to specification, and within budget
Manage contract programmes to ensure projects are delivered within timescales
Ensure site supervisors are fully briefed on project requirements and priorities
Monitor and control costs to ensure alignment with budgets and financial targets
Carry out regular site visits to ensure the Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Plan is effectively implemented
Represent the company at post-tender, pre-start, progress, and final account meetings with clients and stakeholders
Manage procurement of materials and plant in line with company processes
Provide quality control of works, ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications
Support and coordinate site engineers and supervisors, ensuring accuracy of setting out and records
Attend and contribute to internal company meetings (handover meetings, cost meetings, planning sessions)
Provide market intelligence and risk updates to the business (e.g., lead times, material prices, subcontractor capacity)
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams
Mentor and support junior staff, apprentices, and engineers, promoting succession planning and long-term workforce development

Health & Safety Responsibilities

Lead by example in maintaining a positive safety culture on site.
Organise site operations to minimise risks to people, plant and materials.
Ensure compliance with all relevant H&S legislation, CDM regulations, and company H&S management system.
Maintain all registers, records, and reports as required.
Confirm that plant and machinery operators are trained, competent, and authorised.
Provide clear instructions and safe systems of work to personnel, ensuring no unnecessary risks are taken.

Person Specification

Qualifications

HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (or equivalent)

SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme)

Experience

Proven experience as a Site Agent/ Manager in civil engineering projects

Demonstrable record of delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget

Experience managing subcontractors, direct workforce, and suppliers

Knowledge & Skills

Strong understanding of civil engineering methods, sequencing, and construction processes

Good commercial awareness and ability to control costs

Strong planning, organisational, and leadership skills