Site Agent - Durham Responsible for managing and overseeing all day-to-day activities on civil engineering schemes within the General Civils Sector. The role involves ensuring project delivery aligns with safety, quality, and programme requirements while fostering a culture of excellence and innovation. The company is actively delivering a diverse range of projects, including high street public realm refurbishments, highways projects, bus station schemes, large 278 schemes, port refurbishments, and bridge deck refurbishments. We value a _can do, will do_ attitude and believe in developing and promoting talent from within the organization. Key Responsibilities - Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) - Conduct inductions and toolbox talks (TBTs). - Develop, review, and approve Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), including subcontractor RAMS. - Lead by example, ensuring health, safety, and environmental best practices are maintained at all times. - Produce site construction phase plans. - Fulfil the role of Temporary Works Coordinator in line with procedural requirements. - Possesses a strong knowledge of basic engineering principles. - Mentors and develops engineers, leading by example. - Provides problem-solving and troubleshooting expertise, thinking outside the box to optimise cost and programme benefits. - Manages information flow and technical queries effectively. - Assists the Project Planner with programme development and monthly updates. - Has a basic understanding of planning software. - Understands contractual requirements (NEC Cl31, Cl32, and Cl60s). - Develops the weekly programme independently. - Monitors progress and plans key deliverables, including the procurement schedule. - Commercial & Financial Management - Has experience in monthly commercial reporting. - Understands various contract forms (NEC/JCT). - Develops and produces procurement schedules. - Maintains accurate records of measurements for direct and subcontract works, supporting the commercial team. - Assists with variations, quotations, and subcontractor reviews/appraisals. - Identifies risks and opportunities, reporting them to management. - Record Keeping & Progress Reporting - Prepares daily and weekly progress reports for the project. - Utilizes document management systems effectively. - Chairs weekly internal and client progress meetings. - Produces monthly reports in line with contract requirements. - Ensures compliance with daily and weekly reporting standards across the site team. - Confidently delivers project presentations to clients and management teams. - Maintains company quality assurance documentation for ISO 9001, 14001, and 18001 systems. - Fully embraces sector QA procedures and ensures compliance. - Identifies defective works and ensures timely rectification. - Leads by example, ensuring subcontractors and teams deliver projects to the highest standards. - Compiles and manages documentation for Health & Safety files and project handovers. Experience and Qualifications - HNC/HND/Degree in Civil Engineering or related field. - Minimum 10 years' experience in delivering civil engineering schemes (£100k - £5 million). - Strong IT skills, including experience with project management software. - CSCS Gold Card (minimum). - 5-day SMSTS certification. - First Aid at Work certificate (desirable). - Holds a UK driving licence (clean or minimal points). This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a company that values internal growth and career development. With a strong pipeline of projects across various civil engineering sectors, my client are committed to fostering a supportive and dynamic environment for professionals looking to advance in their careers. For more information on this role please contact Jack Burton on or via email on