Site Agent - Water

Elvet Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Fuel for business mileage

27 days + stat annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Elvet Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Agent/Site Manager to lead heavy civils and water infrastructure projects for a major contractor across Central Yorkshire (A1/M1 corridor).

The role covers cradle-to-grave management, site safety, RAMS/CPP updates, and cost control in coordination with Yorkshire Water as client within the catchment area.

Qualifications

• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid, full driving license are essential.
• Experience leading heavy civils/water infrastructure projects (5m+).
• NEC3/NEC4 contract knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage project at all setup and site stages.
• Update RAMS and CPPs.
• Cost control with QS and contract changes (EW/CE).
• Coordinate with Yorkshire Water and stakeholders.
• Ensure H&S compliance on site near the public.
• Manage direct labour and sub-contractors.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS

First Aid

Full Driving License

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across Central Yorkshire (A1/M1 corridor)

This large main contractor have been established several decades and operate with a sizeable turnover north of 500m per annum. They have consistent work secured from the ongoing Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework until 2030. They offer a Site Agent the opportunity to run their own multi-million projects cradle to grave.

Projects: storm tanks, combined sewer overflows and water treatment upgrades. Scope of works on these includes: shaft sinking, manhole construction, deep drainage, re-enforced concrete, pumping stations and varied pipework / concrete packages.

Due to the regional framework agreement, all work is within the Yorkshire Water catchment area with no working away.

Responsibilities as Agent / Manager:

• Manage project at all setup & site stages
• Updating site documentation - RAMS, CPP's
• Cost control with QS
• Manage contract changes - EW's CE's
• Coordinate with stakeholders
• Ensure site H&S is established fully when working nearby the public
• Liaison with Yorkshire Water as client
• Temporary Works coordination / management
• Management of direct labour and sub-contractors
• Produce progress reports
• HSE documentation & site audits with client
• Keeping site folders up to date

Experience required:

• Must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level leading heavy civils / water infrastructure projects (values 5m+)
• Must have experience managing permanent and temporary works
• Must have experience with drainage, excavations, re-enforced concrete
• Site Engineer background is advantageous
• Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts desired
• Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
• Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License

Remuneration:

A salary of up to 62,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:

1. Company vehicle or car allowance
2. Fuel for business mileage
3. 27 days + stat annual leave
4. Pension scheme
5. And more

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.