Site Agent

Site Agent – Civil Engineering 📍 Wakefield 💼 Permanent 💰 £55,000 – £65,000 + Car/Allowance + Package (DOE) A well-established civil engineering contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to support delivery of highways and infrastructure schemes across West Yorkshire. This role sits within long-term local authority frameworks, delivering highways and civil engineering projects including roadworks, drainage, earthworks and associated infrastructure works. The Role Reporting to the Contracts Manager / Framework Lead, you will take operational responsibility for schemes from pre-construction through to completion — ensuring safe, efficient and commercially controlled delivery. You will lead site teams, manage subcontractors and act as the key interface between operations, commercial and client stakeholders. Key Responsibilities * Lead site teams to deliver works safely, on programme and within budget * Drive a strong health & safety culture – championing “everyone home safe every day” * Manage engineering resource and subcontractor performance * Monitor and review project programmes, identifying risks and opportunities * Chair weekly progress and cost meetings * Support commercial teams with cost forecasting, change control and risk management * Maintain quality standards and oversee project documentation / handover * Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements and framework KPIs * Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships Requirements * Proven experience as a Site Agent / Senior Site Engineer within highways or civil engineering * Strong understanding of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts * Experience delivering local authority or framework projects * Ability to read, analyse and challenge programmes * Commercial awareness and cost control capability * Strong leadership and communication skills Qualifications: * SMSTS * CSCS * Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable) * Appointed Person (desirable) * HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering (desirable) What’s on Offer * Long-term framework security * Varied highways & infrastructure schemes * Clear progression route to Project Manager * Supportive senior leadership team * Car or car allowance * Pension * Private medical * 26 days holiday + bank holidays If you are a driven Site Agent looking for a secure long-term opportunity within a growing regional contractor, apply today for a confidential discussion