Site Agent

A leading £300m turnover civils contractor is currently looking to recruit an experienced Freelance Site Agent to join their team on a major nuclear civils project in the North West. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Agent with a strong background in nuclear, heavy civils or highly regulated infrastructure projects, looking to work on a technically challenging and high-profile scheme. The Role As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of a significant civils package, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently, to programme and within agreed cost parameters. You will be responsible for: - Managing and coordinating site operations across multiple work fronts. - Managing the construction programme and ensuring key milestones are achieved. - Monitoring progress against programme and implementing recovery measures where required. - Managing site teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers. - Maintaining strong cost control and monitoring productivity and resources. - Overseeing the delivery of reinforced concrete slabs and associated concrete works. - Managing drainage, ducting and troughing installations. - Coordinating interfaces between civils, utilities and other project disciplines. - Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements. - Reviewing and implementing RAMS, permits and quality requirements. - Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team to identify and resolve construction issues. - Maintaining high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance. - Ensuring all works are delivered within the requirements of a highly regulated nuclear environment. The successful candidate will ideally have: - Proven experience working as a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent on major civils projects. - Previous experience within a nuclear civils, heavy civils or highly regulated infrastructure environment. - Strong experience managing construction programmes and site delivery. - Demonstrable experience with RC slabs / reinforced concrete structures. - Experience delivering drainage and troughing packages. - Strong commercial awareness with experience in cost control and resource management. - Experience managing subcontractors and site teams. - Strong understanding of construction methodology, RAMS, ITPs and quality requirements. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to manage multiple work fronts and deliver against challenging programme requirements. Qualifications - BPSS (ESSENTIAL) - SMSTS - FIRST AID - TWC – Temporary Works Coordinator - Lifting AP – Appointed Person (Desired) If you're an experienced Site Agent with nuclear/heavy civils experience and are available for a new freelance opportunity in the North West, please get in touch