Site Agent

Posted 21 November 2025
Salary £460 - £540/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationLeeds
Job type Contract
Job Duration12 Months
Discipline Management and Supervisory
ReferenceSite Agent Civils Leeds

Job description

​A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent to oversee delivery on a major civils package in the Leeds area. The role will involve managing site operations, supervising engineering staff, ensuring compliance, and driving programme performance on a fast-paced infrastructure scheme.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day site operations, reporting to the Project Manager.

  • Manage site engineers, subcontractors, and supply chain.

  • Maintain programme, track progress, and implement corrective actions.

  • Ensure health, safety, environmental and quality standards are strictly adhered to.

  • Chair site meetings and liaise with clients, local authorities, and stakeholders.

  • Review RAMS, permits and ensure compliance with CDM regulations.

  • Manage site documentation, reporting, and commercial awareness (variations, early warnings, etc.).

  • Support delivery of earthworks, drainage, structures, utilities, and highway works as required.

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Engineer stepping up on civils projects.

  • Strong background in infrastructure, highways, drainage, structures or general civils.

  • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid (minimum).

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

  • Ability to manage teams, subcontractors, and multiple work fronts.

  • Competent with programming, quality assurance and site record-keeping.

  • UK Right to Work and eligibility to work Outside IR35 (CIS/LTD).

Benefits

  • Long-term project security (12-month minimum).

  • Competitive Outside IR35 day rate.

If this is something that is of interest to you please apply and someone from the team will be in contact