Site Agent

Tradestech Recruitment • Temporary • Birmingham, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £375 - £400 / year • 4w ago

Site Agent - Contract 12 Months

Full Job Description
Site Agent Contract Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate
Start Date: April 2026
Day Rate - £400 per day - CIS/PAYE/LTD

Experience Required

Role:

Site Agent / Senior Site Supervisor (Multi-Scheme – Midlands)
Key Responsibilities

Oversee delivery of multiple concurrent small schemes (typically <£250k) across the Midlands
Manage deep excavations in highways and private land, ensuring full compliance with safety and permit requirements
Act as main point of contact for stakeholders including Severn Trent, local authorities, and landowners
Coordinate subcontractors, programme, and materials across sites
Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards (HSEQ)
Maintain site records, RAMS, permits, and reporting

Candidate Capabilities

Proven background as a Site Agent / Senior Supervisor in civils or utilities
Strong experience working on Severn Trent Water (or similar water authority) assets
Demonstrable track record delivering deep excavation works (including shoring, trench support, confined spaces)
Experience working in public highways (permit schemes, traffic management)
Ability to run multiple small projects simultaneously with minimal supervision

Qualifications & Certifications
Essential Requirements:

Strong engineering background, preferably HNC / HND in Civil Engineering
CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6)
SMSTS - 5 Day Course
First Aid - Full 3-Day Course
EUSR

Roles and Responsibilities
The role will include, but is not limited to, the following duties:

Planning, programming, and allocation of resources.
Preparation, monitoring, and control of contract budgets and target programmes.
Site cost management and financial control.
Delivery of construction works in accordance with specified quality standards.
Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental regulations and best practices.
Adherence to all contractual requirements and particulars.
Management and coordination of site personnel, subcontractors, and operatives.
Regular liaison with the Engineer's Representative, Project Manager, or Supervisor.
Efficient use and optimisation of resources.
Maintaining detailed project records and ensuring proper archiving.
Oversight of Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes.
Managing inspection, testing, commissioning, and final handover activities.