Site Agent (highways & Infrastructure)

Capita

Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: 23 days' holiday rising t...
Proven site agent experience in construction
Cscs certification required for site access
Smsts or equivalent management qualification
This key leadership role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and commercially sound delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across North Tyneside

Job Summary

  • This key leadership role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and commercially sound delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across North Tyneside.
  • The successful candidate will take full control of day-to-day operations, managing site teams, resources, and ensuring strict compliance with health and safety legislation.
  • Capita offers a comprehensive benefits package including 23 days' holiday, company pension, and opportunities for career development across multiple disciplines.

Matching Summary

This key leadership role is responsible for the safe, efficient, and commercially sound delivery of highways and infrastructure projects across North Tyneside.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: 23 days' holiday rising to 27; Pension, life assurance, cycle2work scheme included

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Proven Site Agent experience in construction
  • CSCS certification required for site access
  • SMSTS or equivalent management qualification
  • Strong understanding of CDM health and safety legislation
  • Experience estimating labour, plant, and material costs
  • Ability to manage contract programmes and productivity
  • Full UK driving licence mandatory

Nice-to-have

  • Extensive knowledge of highways construction processes
  • Experience using Microsoft Project software
  • Understanding of project productivity expectations
  • First Aid at Work qualification preferred
  • Experience with in-house and subcontracted teams

Key Requirements

  • CSCS certification
  • SMSTS or equivalent qualification
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Site Agent or senior site management experience
  • Health and safety legislation expertise

Work Rights

Not specified

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