Civils Site Agent

Wakefield Source: WhatJobs

£54,000–£66,000

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering contractor to oversee projects across South & West Yorkshire.

This sizeable contractor have been established several decades and operate across a variety of frameworks with a specialism in heavy civil engineering & utilities. They have consistent work secured from the ongoing Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework until 2030.

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 pipework / concrete packages.

Due to the framework agreement, all work is within the Yorkshire Water regional area. A number of projects secured across Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities as Agent / Manager:

Manage project at setup & site stages
Updating site documentation
Involvement with contract changes: EW's and CE's
Coordinate with stakeholders & client team on site
Ensure site H&S is established & followed
Liaison with Yorkshire Water as clients
Temporary Works coordination & supervision
Management of direct labour
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