Civils Site Agent

Company: Elvet Recruitment
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Elvet Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager on behalf of a civil engineering main contractor to work on projects across North / West Yorkshire. This large main contractor has been established for several decades and operates with a sizeable turnover north of £500m per annum. They have consistent work secured from the ongoing Yorkshire Water AMP8 framework until 2030. They offer a Site Agent the opportunity to run their own multi‑million £ projects cradle to grave.

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 varied pipework / concrete packages. Due to the regional framework agreement, all work is within the Yorkshire Water catchment area with no working away.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project at all set‑up & site stages
  • Updating site documentation – RAMS, CPPs
  • Cost control with QS
  • Manage contract changes – EW’s CE’s
  • Coordinate with stakeholders
  • Ensure site H&S is established fully when working nearby the public
  • Liaison with Yorkshire Water as client
  • Temporary Works coordination / management
  • Management of direct labour and sub‑contractors
  • 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 £57,000 (dependent upon experience) plus:
  • Company vehicle or car allowance
  • Fuel for business mileage
  • 25 days + statutory annual leave
  • Pension scheme
  • And more…

For more info contact Andy Gray at Elvet Recruitment.

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Posted: July 23rd, 2026