Site Agent

BAM UK & Ireland; Waterford; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution (8%)

Private Health Insurance

Dental Plan

26 days annual leave (plus service‑drn

Wellbeing days

Maternity & Paternity leave

Learning & Development opportunities

Company vehicles

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is recruiting a Site Agent for a civils project in Waterford. The role focuses on supervising earthworks, pavement construction, and road works while ensuring contract compliance and quality control.

The candidate will prepare method statements, risk assessments, and contribute to technical staff development, with close collaboration to the project team and clients. This is a full‑time on‑site position based in Waterford.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
• Experience supervising earthworks activities.
• Familiarity with highway works specifications.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review earthworks design and compliance with contract requirements.
• 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.
• Monitor testing accuracy on an ongoing basis.
• Propose cost‑effective and innovative solutions to road/pavement issues.
• Prepare estimates and participate in tender reviews as required.
• Manage and price contract variations and procurement of materials and services.
• Communicate with and attend progress meetings with the internal site team and clients.

Skills

Earthworks supervision

Project coordination

Highway works knowledge

MS Office

Leadership

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

Geotechnical background

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We're on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That's our mission and our promise at BAM. It's how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

About The Role

We are recruiting a Site Agent to join our team on a civils project in Waterford.

What's in it for you?

Opportunities! Opportunities to work with a great team on some of Irelands largest, dynamic and most exciting construction, civil and FM projects. Opportunity to develop your skills to the highest industry standards at one of the country's largest construction firms.

• 8% pension contribution.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Dental Plan.
• 26 days annual leave, incremental with years service.
• 2 Wellbeing days annually.
• Paid maternity & paternity leave.
• Learning & Development opportunities - internal progression is encouraged and fostered.
• Company vehicles (role dependent).
• .....and many more great perks.

Making Possible

• Design review of submissions for earthworks, pavement, road furniture, markings and finishings to ensure it complies with the contract requirements.
• 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.

What do you bring to the role?

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or Geotechnical engineering or related Engineering field.
• Experience in supervising, coordinating and managing earthworks activities.
• Familiarity with specification for highway works and contract document preparation.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• The ability to lead, manage and proactively participate in project teams.
• Hold a valid Drivers Licence.

The application process

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel we need to do something to make it more accessible to you, do not hesitate to let us know.

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• Please note, CV's will not be accepted directly by email.