Site Agent

Site Agent - Carbon Capture Project – North East – Contract (Inside IR35)

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent to play a key role on one of the UK's largest and most significant Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) projects. This landmark infrastructure scheme involves the delivery of major utilities diversions, underground services, reinforced concrete structures, earthworks and heavy civil engineering works supporting a multi-billion-pound carbon capture facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Agent looking to advance their career on a nationally important net-zero project.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the safe, efficient and profitable delivery of a section of works, managing engineering, commercial and operational activities from planning through to completion. You will lead site teams, coordinate subcontractors, ensure programme milestones are achieved and maintain the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day construction activities across utilities and reinforced concrete work packages
• Leading engineers, foremen and subcontractors on site
• Delivering works safely, on programme and within budget
• Producing and implementing short-term programmes and work plans
• Reviewing and approving RAMS, permits and construction methodologies
• Managing quality processes, ITPs and handover documentation
• Monitoring progress and reporting against programme targets
• Coordinating design, engineering and construction interfaces
• Managing labour, plant and material resources
• Supporting commercial reporting, change management and cost control
• Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures
• Driving a positive health, safety and environmental culture across the project

Project Scope

Works include:

• Major utilities infrastructure and diversion works
• Buried services installation
• Reinforced concrete structures, foundations and retaining structures
• Drainage and earthworks
• Roads, hardstanding and site infrastructure
• Mechanical and electrical infrastructure interfaces
• Carbon capture and energy facility construction

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Site Agent delivering major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in utilities, heavy civils and reinforced concrete structures
• Experience managing construction teams and subcontractors
• Excellent understanding of NEC contracts
• Knowledge of quality assurance, ITPs and project controls
• Ability to manage programmes, resources and budgets effectively
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Essential Qualifications

• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• First Aid at Work

Desirable Experience

• Carbon Capture projects
• Energy or Power Generation schemes
• Water and Wastewater infrastructure
• Nuclear projects
• Industrial construction
• Process plant environments
• Major infrastructure or heavy civil engineering projects

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant Net Zero infrastructure project
• Long-term project security
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Involvement in one of the UK's fastest-growing infrastructure sectors
• Supportive and collaborative project environment

If you are an experienced Site Agent looking to deliver complex utilities and reinforced concrete works on a landmark carbon capture project, we would like to hear from you.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →