Site Agent - Rail

John Sisk & Son Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Site Agent - Rail to oversee operations at their York Central site. This role involves managing site preparation, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should have a strong technical background and over ten years of experience in the sector, with a focus on rail projects. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual increases

Company car or allowance

Healthcare benefits

26 days holiday, with option to purchase 5 more

Employer pension scheme

Life assurance in case of death in service

Travel expenses and mileage reimbursement

Flexible and remote working options

Enhanced parental leave

Opportunities for professional and educational development

Qualifications

• Over ten years of sectoral project experience.
• Leadership experience with medium to large projects.
• Rail experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with sub-contractors onsite.
• Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols at all times.
• Drive project pace and plan fieldwork.

Skills

People management

Communication

Conflict management

Education

Trade or technical background

IOSH or equivalent HSE management training

Job description

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Overview

The Site Agent will be based on our York Central site, overseeing two large structures over the East Coast mainline. He/she is the construction leader on the ground, managing the overall day-to-day supervision of the construction site. The Site Agent will monitor site preparation prior to project launch and oversee safe and efficient operations throughout the construction phase.

John Sisk & Son has built a reputation for excellence as a family-owned international construction company, offering trust, certainty, and value to our clients while leading change.

Responsibilities

• Participate in compiling the initial programme and maintain awareness of weekly targets
• Plan and oversee site setup, ensuring facilities are in place prior to project launch
• Manage relationships with sub-contractors onsite
• Ensure adherence to HSEQS protocols at all times
• Maintain quality control procedures
• Ensure TWR is in place and up to date
• Monitor onsite energy and waste data
• Implement an efficient registration system for individuals entering and leaving the site
• Report issues impacting project delivery to Contract Management/Commercial Teams
• Drive project pace and plan fieldwork
• Coordinate and prioritize onsite activities
• Manage a team of foremen and site staff

Experience

• Strong people management skills
• Knowledge of industrial relations practices
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities and stakeholders, especially subcontractors
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable to audience
• Ability to build consensus
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Over ten years of sectoral project experience
• Leadership experience with medium to large projects
• Rail experience is desirable

Qualifications

• Trade or technical background
• IOSH or equivalent HSE management training
• Training in Temporary Works & Excavation Safety
• Permitting for live energy works
• Working at Heights & Scaffolding
• Lifting & Cranage operations
• Additional HSEQS training as per site plan
• Knowledge of new construction technology systems
• Understanding of BIM strategy

Additional Information

• Competitive salary with annual increases
• Company car or allowance
• Healthcare benefits
• 26 days holiday, with option to purchase 5 more
• Employer pension scheme
• Life assurance in case of death in service
• Travel expenses and mileage reimbursement
• Flexible and remote working options
• Enhanced parental leave
• Opportunities for professional and educational development

Our people are at the heart of our success. We offer meaningful work, work-life balance, limitless career opportunities, and a great team environment.

Our Internal Recruitment Team handles all vacancies directly. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies will not be accepted, and no fees will be paid for introductions.

The full job specification is available upon request. We are committed to diversity and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply, emphasizing transferable skills and potential beyond technical expertise.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Construction

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