Civils Site Agent

Employer: Elvet Recruitment

Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Full time

Posted: 2026-10-02T00:00:00Z

Sector: Engineering

Job Description

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering contractor to oversee projects across South & West Yorkshire This sizeable contractor have been established several decades and operate across a variety of frameworks with a specialism in heavy civil engineering & utilities. They have consistent work secured from the ongoing Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework until 2030. Projects: storm tanks, combined sewer overflows and water treatment upgrades. Scope of works on these includes: shaft sinking, manhole construction, deep drainage, re-enforced concrete, pumping stations and pipework / concrete packages. Due to the framework agreement, all work is within the Yorkshire Water regional area. A number of projects secured across Barnsley, Sheffield, Doncaster, Wakefield, Leeds and surrounding areas. Responsibilities as Agent / Manager: Manage project at setup & site stages Updating site documentation Involvement with contract changes: EW's and CE's Coordinate with stakeholders & client team on site Ensure site H&S is established & followed Liaison with Yorkshire Water as clients Temporary Works coordination & supervision Management of direct labour Produce progress reports HSE documentation & site audits with client Keeping site folders up to date Experience required: Must have proven experience at Site Manager / Site Agent level leading heavy civils / water infrastructure projects (values 5m+) Must have experience managing permanent and temporary works Must have experience with drainage, excavations, re-enforced concrete Site Engineer background is advantageous Working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts 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 60,000 (dependent upon experience) plus: Company vehicle or car allowance Fuel f

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