Site Agent

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. 

Where will you be working?

Our Rail team manages a wide range of specialist rail engineering works and projects delivering civils, track, power, electrical solutions and station structures across all rail routes in the UK.

Want to come and be a part of it?

What will you be doing?

The primary purpose of the Site Agent is to oversee and manage civil engineering projects from inception to completion. The Site Agent ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. This role requires effective coordination of all on-site activities, including workforce management, subcontractor supervision, and client liaison.

As an Agent within our Minor Works portfolio, you will take ownership of your own programme of projects, managing a varied workbank drawn from an annual portfolio of around 900 remits valued between £5,000 and £100,000. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a diverse range of civil engineering works, including structures, earthworks, embankments, drainage systems, and culverts, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the required standards.

• Plan and deliver construction projects, managing resources, timelines, budgets and milestones.
• Lead on-site teams and coordinate subcontractors and suppliers to ensure safe, efficient execution.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor progress through site meetings, inspections and quality controls, resolving issues promptly.
• Manage financial performance, reporting, forecasting and identifying cost efficiencies.
• Act as the primary client and stakeholder contact, providing regular updates and managing relationships.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining accurate project documentation and records.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in managing civil engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Experience in MS Project
• Health & Safety awareness and knowledge
• Relevant CSCS card
• SMSTS Accreditation 

What’s in it for you?  

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and outside of work, some of which include; 

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s retail discounts 
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Enhanced maternity or paternity leave  
• Reward and recognition scheme 
• Online GP Service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year 

In addition, this role offers;  

• Competitive basic salary 
• Car or car allowance
• Healthcare cash plan 
• Pension scheme 
• Bonus 
• Payment uplifts 
• Paid holidays 
• Personal development training leading to Professional Qualifications 

About us 

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.  

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. 

We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet

We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations

We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts

We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. 

It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered

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