Site Agent – Civil Infrastructure Lead (Waterford)

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

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.