Site Agent (Highways & Infrastructure)

1w1 week 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 ensures safe, efficient and commercially sound delivery of works on site. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you take full responsibility for managing site activity, operatives and supervisory teams.

You will 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 comply with health, safety and environmental legislation, including CDM.

Plan, organise and sequence works to meet programme and productivity targets. Manage resources like labour, plant, materials and subcontractors while monitoring progress, risks and changes. Maintain accurate site records and keep project documentation up to date.

Build effective relationships with clients, stakeholders and internal teams. Support commercial delivery through cost control, forecasting and financial recovery. This fixed-term position offers involvement in a major outsourcer delivering complex projects across sectors.

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
A full UK driving licence

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