Permanent Site Agent – Heavy Civils / RC / FRC (PAYE)

Location: Teesside (Wilton)

Salary: Competitive + car allowance/benefits package

Job type: Permanent (PAYE only)

Project duration: Minimum 2 years on this site, initially (strong regional pipeline beyond)

The opportunity

We’re recruiting a Site Agent to join a well-established Tier 2 civil engineering contractor delivering a major long-term civils package on a large industrial site in Wilton, Teesside. This is a high-profile scheme tied to wider net zero / carbon capture infrastructure and offers long-term stability, a strong forward order book locally, and progression for the right individual.

You’ll take ownership of a defined area of works and lead the safe, right-first-time delivery of a complex civils package, managing the site team, subcontractors, programme, quality, reporting and commercial inputs.

Scope of works

The civils package includes:

• RC foundations and pads
• Earthworks and enabling works
• Drainage (install, testing and reinstatement)
• Reinforced concrete (FRC) structures, including “Toblerone” type structures supporting/protecting large heavy-duty pipelines
• Interfaces with permits, logistics, and industrial site constraints

Key responsibilities

Health, Safety, Environment & Leadership

• Carry out site inductions and deliver toolbox talks / briefings (TBTs)
• Develop, review and approve RAMS (including subcontractor RAMS)
• Produce Construction Phase Plans and ensure full compliance on site
• Lead by example on H&S and environmental standards – no shortcuts, no unnecessary risk
• Maintain QA documentation aligned to ISO 9001, 14001 and 18001 systems and ensure team buy-in and compliance
• Recognise defective works early and ensure timely rectification; drive “right first time” culture across the supply chain
• Compile documentation to complete the H&S file and handover packs

Temporary Works / Technical Delivery

• Fulfil the role of Temporary Works Co-ordinator (or work to that standard), ensuring procedural compliance
• Apply strong basic engineering principles, setting standards for accuracy and buildability
• Manage information flow: identify issues early and raise/close technical queries (TQs/RFIs) effectively
• Problem-solve and troubleshoot on site; drive innovation and improved build methods
• Identify risks and opportunities and communicate these in regular updates to management

Programme, Planning & Progress Control

• Fully develop and manage the weekly programme independently (including lookaheads)
• Monitor progress against programme and plan key deliverables, including procurement schedules
• Support the Project Planner with programme maintenance and monthly updates
• Work with a basic understanding of planning software (enough to interpret and contribute to updates)
• Prepare daily and weekly progress reports for the project

Commercial Awareness & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of measurement for direct works and subcontract works to support the commercial team
• Support the commercial team with variations, quotations and substantiation (records, diaries, photos, progress)
• Understand contract requirements at a practical level, including NEC (awareness of Clauses 31/32 and Compensation Events – Clause 60s)
• Contribute to monthly commercial reporting and communicate risks/opportunities clearly to management
• Review/appraise subcontractors and manage performance, quality and compliance
• Maintain the necessary records to support cost and programme benefits, including procurement and progress evidence

Stakeholder / Meeting Management & Document Control

• Chair weekly internal meetings and client progress meetings
• Produce monthly reports in line with contract requirements
• Ensure the wider site team comply with daily and weekly reporting requirements
• Use document management systems correctly and maintain robust records for audit and entitlement
• Coordinate information and ensure timely responses to client, design and supply chain queries

People / Team Development

• Mentor and develop Engineers and junior staff; set the standard through leadership and example
• Encourage collaboration, accountability and a positive site culture
• Minimum 5 years’ experience delivering civil engineering schemes typically £100k–£15m
• Appropriate civils qualification: HNC/HND/Degree
• CSCS card (minimum Gold, ideally Manager/Professional level depending on your route)
• SMSTS (5-day)
• Strong background in RC/FRC, plus earthworks and drainage
• Strong H&S/Environmental awareness and best practice mindset
• Good IT skills and confident with site reporting / document control
• Full UK driving licence (clean or low points)
• Must be willing to work PAYE only (no CIS/day rate/hourly options)

Desirable

• First Aid at Work
• Temporary Works Co-ordinator ticket (or demonstrable experience fulfilling the role)
• Awareness/training across contract forms (e.g., NEC / JCT) beyond core NEC understanding

Attributes & behaviours

• Professional, courteous and approachable; open and honest
• Supportive team player who encourages colleagues
• Strong communicator; keeps stakeholders informed and adapts style to suit audience
• Calm under pressure; stays focused to meet deadlines
• ‘Can do / will do’ attitude with a proactive approach
• Makes consistent decisions in line with position and level of authority
• Takes feedback well and actively improves performance

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