Site Agent/Sub Agent

Lynx Recruitment; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Lynx Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Agent/Sub Agent for a major Lincolnshire assignment. You will lead delivery of work packages, coordinate site teams and ensure compliance with drawings, specs and programme.

Role requires strong civil engineering background, 3–5+ years’ experience, RAMS, and SMSTS/SSSTS. UK right to work and driving licence are essential; opportunity to progress within a defence project. Competitive salary and benefits on offer.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5+ years' experience in Site Agent/Sub Agent/Section Engineer role.
• Strong experience delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Solid knowledge of construction methods, engineering principles and drawings.
• Experience with temporary works, RAMS and site safety.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Good understanding of programme planning, progress monitoring and resource management.
• Commercial awareness with contract administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the delivery of allocated work packages, ensuring works are safe, on time and to quality standards.
• Supervise engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams per drawings, specs and programme.
• Support planning and monitoring of project programmes, resources, costs and progress.
• Prepare and review RAMS, method statements, permits and other project docs.
• Identify and resolve technical and site issues with the project team and client.
• Monitor health, safety, environmental and quality standards across the project.
• Support contract administration including variations, progress reporting and cost control.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and stakeholders for effective delivery.
• Provide regular updates to Site Agent and Project Manager and back-up the wider team.
• Work in line with company procedures, project specs and UK construction legislation.
• Opportunity to work on complex civil engineering and defence projects.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Skills

Site management

Subcontractor management

Programme planning

Health & safety

NEC/JCT contracts

RAMS

Engineering drawings

Commercial awareness

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

My client is an established engineering and infrastructure business delivering complex civil engineering and construction projects across the UK and internationally. Due to continued growth and a major project in Lincolnshire, they are looking for an experienced Site Agent / Sub Agent to join their project delivery team.

Working closely with the project Director, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional to take responsibility for work packages, site delivery, programme, quality, health & safety and subcontractor management on a major MOD/DIO infrastructure project.

The Site Agent / Sub Agent will ideally have:

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline
• 3–5+ years' experience within a Site Agent, Sub Agent, Section Engineer or Site Engineer position
• Strong experience delivering complex civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, engineering principles and technical drawings
• Experience with temporary works, RAMS and site-based health & safety
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Good understanding of programme planning, progress monitoring and resource management
• Commercial awareness, with experience supporting project costs and contract administration
• Experience working with NEC/JCT contracts would be advantageous
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• UK right to work and willingness to work on overseas projects where required

The Site Agent / Sub Agent role will involve:

• Taking responsibility for the successful delivery of allocated work packages, ensuring works are completed safely, on time and to the required quality standards.
• Supervising engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams to ensure works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and programme requirements.
• Supporting the planning and monitoring of project programmes, resources, costs and progress.
• Preparing and reviewing RAMS, method statements, permits and other project documentation.
• Identifying and resolving technical and site-based issues, working closely with the wider project team and client.
• Monitoring health, safety, environmental and quality standards across the project.
• Supporting contract administration and commercial activities, including variations, progress reporting and cost control.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Providing regular updates to the Site Agent and Project Manager and supporting the wider project team where required.
• Working in accordance with company procedures, project specifications and relevant UK construction legislation.
• Opportunity to work on complex civil engineering and defence projects
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package