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Date Added: Tue 10/03/2026

Civils Site Agent

Leeds, LS1, UK
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Company: ELVET RECRUITMENT

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £55000 - £65000/annum plus generous package

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for a Site Agent on behalf of a large civil engineering main contractor to oversee delivery of projects across West Yorkshire.

This professional and ambitious contractor deliver key infrastructure solutions to a host of clients. They've gained a reputation as an employer for their high standards & supportive work environment and growth of staff. In recent years they've won various awards externally including HSE best practice, social value and specific project awards from Civil Engineering industry groups. A forward thinking regional team - many of which have come from Tier 1 & Tier 2 backgrounds in the industry.

Initial projects are from £500k to £5m in value and delivered for local authority clients as part of a busy framework agreement. Projects include: highways, streetworks, junction improvements, s278 works, public realm, deep drainage and structures. All future works regional - no working away.

Responsibilities as Site Agent / Manager:

* Manage project at all setup & site stages

* Writing & updating site documentation

* Cost control with commercial team

* Programming work phases

* Construction Phase Plans

* Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders

* Temporary Works supervision / coordination

* Management of sub-contractors & direct labour

* Project & progress reports

* Involvement with contract changes from site level

* H&S file updates & audits on site

* Coordination of site team including Site Supervisor & Site Engineer

* Keeping site file up to date regularly

Experience required:

* Candidates must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level with a principal contractor on Civil Engineering / Highways projects (values £1m+)

* Site Engineer background is advantageous

* Experience with contract changes, NEC3 / NEC4, cost control desired.

* Industry related qualification is essential (HNC/HND or Degree).

* Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License.

Remuneration:

A salary of up to £65,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:

1. Company car or allowance

2. Fuel card for business mileage

3. Generous annual leave

4. Increased pension contribution

5. Discretionary bonus scheme

6. And more...

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment
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