📍 Wakefield
💼 Permanent
💰 £55,000 – £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Package (DOE)
A well-established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to support delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes across West Yorkshire.
This role sits within long-term local authority frameworks, delivering highways and civil engineering projects including roadworks, drainage, earthworks and associated infrastructure works.
The Role
Reporting to the Contracts Manager / Framework Lead, you will take operational responsibility for schemes from pre-construction through to completion — ensuring safe, efficient and commercially controlled delivery.
You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors and act as the key interface between operations, commercial and client stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead site teams to deliver works safely, on programme and within budget
* Drive a strong health & safety culture – championing “everyone home safe every day”
* Manage engineering resource and subcontractor performance
* Monitor and review project programmes, identifying risks and opportunities
* Chair weekly progress and cost meetings
* Support commercial teams with cost forecasting, change control and risk management
* Maintain quality standards and oversee project documentation / handover
* Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and framework KPIs
* Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Site Agent / Senior Site Engineer within highways or civil engineering
* Strong understanding of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts
* Experience delivering local authority or framework projects
* Ability to read, analyse and challenge programmes
* Commercial awareness and cost control capability
* Strong leadership and communication skills
Qualifications:
* SMSTS
* CSCS
* Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)
* Appointed Person (desirable)
* HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (desirable)
What’s on Offer
* Long-term framework security
* Varied highways & infrastructure schemes
* Clear progression route to Project Manager
* Supportive senior leadership team
* Car or car allowance
* Pension
* Private medical
* 26 days holiday + bank holidays
If you are a driven Site Agent looking for a secure long-term opportunity within a growing regional contractor, apply today for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year