Site Agent (Highways & Infrastructure)

2w2 weeks ago

Capita

GB · Temporary · £50,000 – £65,000

About this role

Capita is recruiting a Site Agent to lead the on-site delivery of highways and civil engineering projects across North Tyneside. This key leadership role is responsible for the safe, efficient and commercially sound delivery of works on site. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for managing site activity.

You will take overall control of day-to-day site operations on highways and infrastructure projects. This includes planning, organising and sequencing works to achieve programme and productivity targets. You will manage resources including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors while monitoring progress and managing risk.

You will oversee operatives and supervisory teams, including Site Managers, Site Engineers, General Foremen and subcontractors. Build effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal support teams. Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, quality, health & safety and budgetary requirements.

Maintain accurate site records and keep project documentation up to date. Support commercial delivery through cost control, forecasting and financial recovery. This fixed term position offers involvement in delivering complex highways projects within a major outsourcer.

Requirements

Proven experience in a Site Agent or senior site management role within construction or highways
CSCS certification
SMSTS or equivalent construction management qualification
Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM
Experience estimating and controlling labour, plant and material costs
Experience monitoring and managing contract programmes
Ability to use Microsoft Office and Excel
Strong leadership and communication skills, able to engage effectively at all levels

Responsibilities

Take overall control of day-to-day site operations on highways and infrastructure projects
Manage and coordinate site teams, including Site Managers, Site Engineers, General Foremen, operatives and subcontractors
Ensure all works are delivered safely and in compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM
Plan, organise and sequence works to achieve programme and productivity targets
Manage resources including labour, plant, materials and subcontractors
Monitor progress and manage risk, issues and change on site
Manage materials supply to control cost and support efficient delivery
Build effective working relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal support teams