Structures Site Agent - £60,000-£65,000 | Permanent
Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk
Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Days, with occasional night and weekend work
The Opportunity
My client is an established civil engineering contractor with a strong presence across highways and infrastructure. With a healthy pipeline of upcoming projects, they are looking to strengthen their delivery team with an experienced Structures Site Agent who can manage site operations and ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to programme.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Structures Site Agent, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of structural works on a National Highways scheme.
- Managing site operations associated with bearing plate replacement works.
- Coordinating subcontractors, site engineers and operational teams to maintain progress against programme.
- Ensuring all works are delivered in accordance with National Highways specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
- Managing temporary works activities and coordinating with relevant teams.
- Overseeing site documentation, RAMS, permits and quality records.
- Liaising with project management teams, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.
- Planning and coordinating occasional night and weekend activities where required.
- Monitoring progress, identifying potential delays and implementing solutions to keep the scheme on track.
- Supporting the successful delivery of works in areas interfacing with the railway where applicable.
What You'll Need
- Previous experience working as a Site Agent on highways structures, bridge maintenance or civil engineering projects.
- Experience delivering structural repair, bearing replacement or similar infrastructure works.
- A valid SMSTS qualification - essential.
- Strong knowledge of site management, health and safety procedures and construction sequencing.
- Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple site activities.
- The ability to work independently and take responsibility for site delivery.
- A Temporary Works Coordinator (TWC) qualification would be advantageous, although relevant temporary works experience will also be considered.
- Previous rail experience would be beneficial due to elements of the project involving railway interfaces, but is not essential.
Salary and Project Details
- Salary: £60,000-£65,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
- Contract: Permanent position.
- Project Duration: Approximately 64 weeks, potentially extending to 68 weeks.
- Location: Stowmarket, Suffolk.
- Working Hours: Predominantly days, with occasional night and weekend requirements.
Please note that this opportunity is best suited to candidates living within a commutable distance of Stowmarket, as lodge accommodation and allowances are not provided.
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