Civils Site Agent
11 days ago
Wakefield
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire... This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them! Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects £5m-£15m. Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible. Responsibilities as Agent / Manager: • Manage project at all setup & site stages, • Writing & updating site documentation, • Cost control with QS, • Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders, • Temporary Works management, • Management of sub-contractors, • Project & progress reports, • H&S file updates & audits on site, • Coordination of site team: General Foremen & Site Engineers, • Keeping site file up to date regularly Experience required: • Candidates must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level with a principal contractor on Civil Engineering / Highways projects (values £5m+), • Site Engineer background is advantageous, • Basic knowledge of contract changes, NEC3 / NEC4 desired, • Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree), • Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License Remuneration: A salary of up to £62,000 (dependent upon experience) plus: 1. Company vehicle or circa. £7k per annum allowance, 2. Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation, 3. 28 days + stat annual leave, 4. Up to 9% pension contribution, 5. Medical care, 6. Discretionary bonus, 7. And more... For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment