Site Agent – Civil Engineering (Main Contractor)

Permanent | PAYE Salary + Benefits | North East & North Yorkshire (home every night)

Projects across South Durham, Teesside & North Yorkshire

Typical schemes £1m–£15m (average £5m–£8m+) | D&B infrastructure & public realm

A well-established regional principal contractor is looking to appoint a capable Site Agent to take ownership of day-to-day delivery on a range of civil engineering schemes across the North East and North Yorkshire.

This is an ideal step-up role for a Senior Site Engineer \ Sub Agent from a Tier 1 Major Contractor environment who has run large sections and is now ready to take full control of their own project, or for a proven Site Agent/Site Manager who has delivered self-contained civils schemes using direct labour and subcontractors having worked for companies that operatae as the main contractor

The Company & Work

Operating solely across the region, this contractor delivers design-and-build infrastructure and public realm projects including: highways and road adaptations, cycleways/footpaths, structures (including retaining walls), drainage and flood alleviation, and streetscape/public realm improvements. The pipeline is strong with work planned well into 2027/2028.

The Role

As Site Agent, you’ll be the key day-to-day leader on site—driving safe production, quality, programme and commercial awareness. Depending on project size, you’ll run either a standalone job or a major package within a larger scheme, ensuring the team and supply chain are aligned, organised and delivering right-first-time.

You’ll be client-facing, confident with technical detail and comfortable coordinating all moving parts: labour, plant, materials, temporary works, subcontractors, permits, QA, reporting and short-term planning.

Key Responsibilities

Site leadership & delivery

• Lead the site team and supply chain to deliver works safely, on programme, and to specification
• Coordinate direct labour and subcontract gangs, set daily outputs, remove blockers and keep momentum
• Maintain strong standards of housekeeping, site presentation and audit readiness
• Chair internal coordination meetings and contribute to client progress meetings

Health, Safety & Environment

• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks, brief RAMS and enforce safe systems of work
• Prepare/review RAMS and review/approve subcontractor RAMS
• Manage permits and controls (e.g., permit to dig, lifting operations, plant compliance)
• Support temporary works control (TWC/TWS depending on competence and project needs)
• Produce or assist with key site documentation such as the Construction Phase Plan

Technical & quality

• Read and interpret drawings/specifications, plan methods of work, raise TQs and manage information flow
• Carry out inspections and tests, manage ITPs and drive a defect-free culture
• Recognise defective works early and ensure timely rectification
• Compile and coordinate handover documentation and contribute to H&S file close-out

Programme, planning & reporting

• Build and manage weekly programmes / look-aheads; coordinate materials call-offs and key deliverables
• Monitor progress, report accurately and communicate constraints early
• Produce daily/weekly progress updates and support monthly reporting requirements

Commercial awareness

• Keep accurate records of labour/plant/materials and measurement for direct/subcontract works
• Support the QS/CM with procurement schedules, CVR input, variations and quotations
• Understand subcontract orders/attendances and manage performance against scope and programme
• Identify risks and opportunities and communicate them clearly through reporting

What we’re looking for

We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate most of the following:

• Experience delivering civil engineering works (highways, drainage, public realm, structures, paths/cycleways etc.)
• Either: a Senior Site Engineer/Sub Agent ready to step up into full project ownership, or an established Site Agent/Site Manager with a track record of self-delivered civils projects
• Strong technical ability: confident reading drawings, sequencing work, troubleshooting and raising TQs
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and the behaviours needed to manage change, records and early warning
• Sound commercial awareness: measurement, procurement planning, supporting CVRs and variations
• SMSTS (5-day), CSCS (gold or equivalent) and First Aid at Work (required)
• Good IT skills for site reporting / QA systems and general documentation
• Full UK driving licence (clean/low points)
• The right attitude: professional, approachable, organised, calm under pressure and solutions-led

This advert reflects the typical competency expectations for the role (H&S leadership, RAMS, temporary works awareness, programme/weekly planning, record keeping, commercial support, QA and client-facing communication).

Package & Why Join

• Very competitive salary and benefits (car/allowance, pension and standard industry benefits)
• Regional work only – no lodging away; you’ll be home every night
• Varied, interesting schemes delivered as a main contractor (D&B)
• Strong, secure pipeline with long-term work visibility
• Genuine progression: clear pathway to Senior Agent / Project Management for the right person

Apply / Confidentiality

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Your details will not be shared with anyone until we’ve discussed the opportunity in more detail and you’re happy to proceed. We will also confirm the name of the company hiring for this role during the same conversation.

To apply, click “Apply for this Job” on this listing, or email your CV to cv@fulcrumrecruit.com If you have any questions beforehand, call 07880 369 557.