Civils Site Agent
Posted 19/05/2026 by Elvet Recruitment
Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across West Yorkshire...
This large main contractor have been established over 50 years and are a well-known contractor in North of England. They've developed a strong name in Yorkshire having undergone significant regional growth in recent years, they now need a Site Agent to join them. 5 new sites to start shortly in West Yorkshire alongside ongoing work and a full order book for 2026 & most of 2027. Looking like it's going to be a very busy couple of years for them!
Projects: highways, s278 works, deep drainage, public realm / streetworks, flood defence, bridges / structures etc. General Civil Engineering works. Projects £5m-£15m.
Please note: all work is regional, they aim to keep staff within 1 hour of home where possible.
Responsibilities as Agent / Manager:
- Manage project at all setup & site stages
- Writing & updating site documentation
- Cost control with QS
- Attend & hold meetings on sites with stakeholders
- Temporary Works management
- Management of sub-contractors
- Project & progress reports
- H&S file updates & audits on site
- Coordination of site team: General Foremen & Site Engineers
- 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 £5m+)
- Site Engineer background is advantageous
- Basic knowledge of contract changes, NEC3 / NEC4 desired
- Industry related qualification is beneficial (HNC/HND or Degree)
- Must hold: SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid and Full Driver's License
Remuneration:
A salary of up to £62,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:
- Company vehicle or circa. £7k per annum allowance
- Fuel card for business milage incl. personal mileage compensation
- 28 days + stat annual leave
- Up to 9% pension contribution
- Medical care
- Discretionary bonus
- And more...
For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.
- Type:
- Permanent
- Contract Length:
- N/A
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- Job Reference:
- AG58096
- Job ID:
- 224945693
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