Site Agent

Site Agent - Durham

Responsible for managing and overseeing all day-to-day activities on civil engineering schemes within the General Civils Sector. The role involves ensuring project delivery aligns with safety, quality, and programme requirements while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. The company is actively delivering a diverse range of projects, including high street public realm refurbishments, highways projects, bus station schemes, large 278 schemes, port refurbishments, and bridge deck refurbishments. We value a _can do, will do_ attitude and believe in developing and promoting talent from within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
- Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
- Conduct inductions and toolbox talks (TBTs).
- Develop, review, and approve Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), including subcontractor RAMS.
- Lead by example, ensuring health, safety, and environmental best practices are maintained at all times.
- Produce site construction phase plans.
- Fulfil the role of Temporary Works Coordinator in line with procedural requirements.
- Possesses a strong knowledge of basic engineering principles.
- Mentors and develops engineers, leading by example.
- Provides problem-solving and troubleshooting expertise, thinking outside the box to optimise cost and programme benefits.
- Manages information flow and technical queries effectively.
- Assists the Project Planner with programme development and monthly updates.
- Has a basic understanding of planning software.
- Understands contractual requirements (NEC Cl31, Cl32, and Cl60s).
- Develops the weekly programme independently.
- Monitors progress and plans key deliverables, including the procurement schedule.
- Commercial & Financial Management
- Has experience in monthly commercial reporting.
- Understands various contract forms (NEC/JCT).
- Develops and produces procurement schedules.
- Maintains accurate records of measurements for direct and subcontract works, supporting the commercial team.
- Assists with variations, quotations, and subcontractor reviews/appraisals.
- Identifies risks and opportunities, reporting them to management.
- Record Keeping & Progress Reporting
- Prepares daily and weekly progress reports for the project.
- Utilizes document management systems effectively.
- Chairs weekly internal and client progress meetings.
- Produces monthly reports in line with contract requirements.
- Ensures compliance with daily and weekly reporting standards across the site team.
- Confidently delivers project presentations to clients and management teams.
- Maintains company quality assurance documentation for ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 systems.
- Fully embraces sector QA procedures and ensures compliance.
- Identifies defective works and ensures timely rectification.
- Leads by example, ensuring subcontractors and teams deliver projects to the highest standards.
- Compiles and manages documentation for Health & Safety files and project handovers.

Experience and Qualifications
- HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in delivering civil engineering schemes (£100k - £5 million).
- Strong IT skills, including experience with project management software.
- CSCS Gold Card (minimum).
- 5-day SMSTS certification.
- First Aid at Work certificate (desirable).
- Holds a UK driving licence (clean or minimal points).

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company that values internal growth and career development. With a strong pipeline of projects across various civil engineering sectors, my client are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment for professionals looking to advance in their careers. For more information on this role please contact Jack Burton on (phone number removed) or via email on (url removed)