Site Agent
Posted 4 days ago by Randstad Construction and Property
£500 Per day
Inside
Undetermined
Folkestone, Kent
Summary: The Site Agent role is a freelance position focused on leading a general civil engineering project in Folkestone. The successful candidate will be responsible for operational leadership, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining project timelines. This high-profile contract offers a competitive day rate and requires immediate availability. The role demands strong leadership and technical skills, particularly in managing complex logistics in a coastal setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage daily site operations, including subcontractors, labor, and plant coordination.
- Maintain rigorous safety standards (RAMS), ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
- Interpret drawings, manage the RFI process, and ensure quality control across earthworks and drainage.
- Work closely with the Project Manager to update the 2-week look-ahead and ensure the master programme stays on track.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the client, local authorities, and environmental agencies.
Key Skills:
- BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card preferred), and First Aid at Work.
- Proven track record as a Site Agent on general civils schemes (Value £5m+).
- Experience with coastal, water, or heavy infrastructure projects.
- Strong leadership skills and commercial awareness.
Salary (Rate): £500/day
City: Folkestone
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Site Agent Role: Freelance Site Agent (General Civils)
Location: Folkestone
Rate: £450 - £500 per day (PAYE)
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Start Date: Immediate
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Site Agent to lead an ongoing general civil engineering project in Folkestone. This is a high-profile freelance contract offering a top-tier day rate for a candidate capable of hitting the ground running.
With an immediate start available, you will take operational responsibility for the site, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, and to the required technical specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Manage daily site operations, including subcontractors, labor, and plant coordination.
- Health & Safety: Maintain rigorous safety standards (RAMS), ensuring full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations.
- Technical Oversight: Interpret drawings, manage the RFI process, and ensure quality control across earthworks and drainage.
- Programming: Work closely with the Project Manager to update the 2-week look-ahead and ensure the master programme stays on track.
- Stakeholder Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for the client, local authorities, and environmental agencies (given the sensitive local geography of Rye).
Requirements
Qualifications: BEng in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience.
Certifications: SMSTS, CSCS (Black Card preferred), and First Aid at Work.
Experience: Proven track record as a Site Agent on general civils schemes (Value £5m+). Experience with coastal, water, or heavy infrastructure projects is a significant advantage.
Attributes: Strong leadership skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage complex logistics in a rural/coastal setting.
Package & Benefits
Paid Holiday (Optional): Accrued annual leave to ensure you are compensated for time off.
Pension Scheme: Workplace pension contributions included.
Company Benefits: Access to site-specific perks, corporate discounts, and professional development support.
If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Victor Lawal from the Maidstone branch.
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