Site Agent
Posted 7 days ago by Carrington West
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, UK
Summary: The role of Site Agent involves overseeing drainage works on a major highways scheme near Tewkesbury. This freelance position requires strong leadership and management skills to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of projects while maintaining quality and compliance. The Site Agent will coordinate site teams, manage operations, and liaise with various stakeholders. Proven experience in highways drainage projects is essential for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of drainage works on-site.
- Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Ensure works are delivered to programme and budget, with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance.
- Manage daily site operations and provide regular reporting to the Project Manager.
- Carry out regular site inspections and audits, enforcing health & safety standards.
- Maintain accurate site documentation including RAMS, permits, and daily diaries.
- Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as a Site Agent (or Sub Agent ready to step up) on highways drainage projects.
- Strong knowledge of highway drainage systems and construction techniques.
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications are essential.
- NRSWA Supervisor and/or Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
- Able to work independently and manage fast-paced site activities, especially during night shifts.
- Full UK driving licence.
Salary (Rate): £500.00 Daily
City: Tewkesbury
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
We are currently seeking an experienced Site Agent to oversee drainage works on a major highways scheme near Tewkesbury. This is a freelance role.
Key Responsibilities:
Take full responsibility for the safe and efficient delivery of drainage works on-site.
Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Ensure works are delivered to programme and budget, with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance.
Manage daily site operations and provide regular reporting to the Project Manager.
Carry out regular site inspections and audits, enforcing health & safety standards.
Maintain accurate site documentation including RAMS, permits, and daily diaries.
Liaise effectively with clients, local authorities, and other stakeholders.
Requirements:
Proven experience as a Site Agent (or Sub Agent ready to step up) on highways drainage projects.
Strong knowledge of highway drainage systems and construction techniques.
SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid qualifications are essential.
NRSWA Supervisor and/or Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
Able to work independently and manage fast-paced site activities, especially during night shifts.
Full UK driving licence.
For more information please click APPLY NOW or call Harvey Barlow on (phone number removed).
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Harvey Barlow at Carrington West on (phone number removed) for more information.
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