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Site Agent
Job Posted: 12 hours ago
Salary: £ 50,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Site Agent to join their team on the Newcastle Central Motorway East (CME) scheme. This is a permanent role offering excellent long-term prospects, with a clear pathway to progress into Project Manager level under the guidance of a senior management team.
This role will suit an experienced highways professional with a strong civil engineering background, proven leadership on site, and hands-on knowledge of concrete repair, highways maintenance, and civils infrastructure works.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards.
* Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain efficient site progress.
* Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental procedures in line with company and statutory requirements.
* Oversee quality control and ensure works meet design and specification standards, with a focus on concrete repair and highways structures.
* Support planning and programming activities, updating progress and flagging risks or delays.
* Liaise with project managers, designers, and clients to ensure smooth communication and reporting.
* Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and progress reports.
* Use IT systems (MS Office, project software, digital QA systems) to manage documentation and reporting.
* Mentor and support junior engineers and staff, developing future talent within the team.
Key Requirements
* Demonstrable experience as a Site Agent or experienced Sub Agent within highways / civil engineering.
* Strong highways background with exposure to concrete repair, structural maintenance, roadworks, and civils infrastructure.
* Excellent understanding of health & safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
* IT literate with confidence using MS Office and digital site reporting tools.
* Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively.
* Ambition to progress into Project Manager level with suitable training and mentoring.
* Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the North East.
* Full UK driving licence.
Qualifications
* HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred).
* SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (essential).
* Temporary Works Coordinator and NEC contract awareness (desirable).
Package
* Salary: circa £55,000 per annum
* Company car / car allowance
* Pension & benefits package
* Long-term career progression to Project ManagerBefore You Apply
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