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Our client is seeking a highly motivated Site Agent to join their team on the Newcastle Central Motorway East (CME) scheme. This is a permanent role offering excellent long-term prospects, with a clear pathway to progress into Project Manager level under the guidance of a senior management team.
This role will suit an experienced highways professional with a strong civil engineering background, proven leadership on site, and hands-on knowledge of concrete repair, highways maintenance, and civils infrastructure works.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to quality standards.
- Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain efficient site progress.
- Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental procedures in line with company and statutory requirements.
- Oversee quality control and ensure works meet design and specification standards, with a focus on concrete repair and highways structures.
- Support planning and programming activities, updating progress and flagging risks or delays.
- Liaise with project managers, designers, and clients to ensure smooth communication and reporting.
- Maintain accurate site records, daily diaries, and progress reports.
- Use IT systems (MS Office, project software, digital QA systems) to manage documentation and reporting.
- Mentor and support junior engineers and staff, developing future talent within the team.
Key Requirements
- Demonstrable experience as a Site Agent or experienced Sub Agent within highways / civil engineering.
- Strong highways background with exposure to concrete repair, structural maintenance, roadworks, and civils infrastructure.
- Excellent understanding of health & safety, quality, and environmental management systems.
- IT literate with confidence using MS Office and digital site reporting tools.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and subcontractors effectively.
- Ambition to progress into Project Manager level with suitable training and mentoring.
- Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, the North East.
- Full UK driving licence.
Qualifications
- HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (preferred).
- SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid (essential).
- Temporary Works Coordinator and NEC contract awareness (desirable).
Package
- Salary: circa 55,000 per annum
- Company car / car allowance
- Pension & benefits package
- Long-term career progression to Project Manager
