Civil Site Agent – Roads & Pavement Lead, Wexford

BAM UK & Ireland; Wexford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% pension contribution

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing days annually

Maternity and paternity leave

Learning and Development opportunities

Company vehicles (role dependent)

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Site Agent for a civils project in Wexford, Ireland. The role focuses on design review, earthworks supervision and ensuring contract compliance, with opportunities to lead teams on large-scale infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, experience in earthworks coordination, knowledge of highway specifications, and strong communication skills. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical engineering or related field.
• Experience supervising earthworks activities.
• Familiarity with highway works specifications and contract documents.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and participate in project teams.
• Hold a valid Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Design review of earthworks, pavement, road furniture, markings and finishings to ensure contract compliance.
• Prepare method statements, inspection and test plans and risk assessments.
• Responsible for the technical development of staff members.
• Review quality of work on all ongoing works.
• Ensure compliance with standards and specifications for pavement design and workmanship.
• Supervision of earthworks, subbase, CBGM and asphalt pavement construction.
• Monitors work on an ongoing basis to ensure accurate testing.
• Review and advise the design team of any modifications needed to the detailed road designs.
• Propose cost effective and innovative solutions to the problems in road/pavement, roadworks and finishing works.
• Prepare estimates and participate in tender reviews as required.
• Manage and price contract variations (continuing variations and improvement works).
• Prepare and issue price enquiries.
• Prepare scoping documentation, seek suppliers / subcontractors, obtain quotations, undertake the technical evaluation, and make recommendations for the procurement of materials and services.
• Communicate with, and attend project progress meetings with the internal site team and clients.
• Liaise with the Construction/Project Manager, client and supplier on technical matters as required.

Skills

Earthworks supervision

Project management

Team leadership

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Site Agent for a civils project in Wexford, Ireland. The role focuses on design review, earthworks supervision and ensuring contract compliance, with opportunities to lead teams on large-scale infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Civil Engineering degree, experience in earthworks coordination, knowledge of highway specifications, and strong communication skills. A valid driver's license is required.