The Site Agent - civils - has overall responsibility for the delivery of a specific site, typically a large-scale project. This is the lead construction role on the ground, responsible for the safe, efficient and quality-driven supervision of all site activities. The Site Agent will oversee the preparation of the site prior to launch and manage operations throughout the full construction phase. 

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.       

• Participate in compiling the initial programme and understand weekly targets 

• Plan and oversee site setup to ensure facilities are in place before project launch 

• Manage relationships with subcontractors on site 

• Ensure health, safety, environment, quality and sustainability (HSEQS) protocols are followed at all times 

• Maintain quality control procedures 

• Ensure the temporary works register is in place and kept up to date 

• Highlight issues to the contract management or commercial teams that may affect project delivery including materials, resources, schedules, safety or costs 

Drive the pace of the project and plan the work on site 

• Monitor onsite energy and waste data 
• Coordinate and prioritise the sequence of activities 
• Manage foremen and site staff 
• Lead daily whiteboard meetings 
• Ensure employees follow correct incident protocols on site 
• Manage project delivery from mobilisation to completion 
• Communicate site requirements to the commercial team and seek efficient solutions that balance technical and commercial needs 
• Delegate responsibilities appropriately to site staff 
• Manage site records and ensure contemporaneous documentation is maintained 
• Follow the project execution plan to deliver on time and within budget 
• Implement and oversee an efficient registration system for all individuals entering and leaving the site 

• Over 10 years’ experience delivering construction projects across multiple sectors 

• Proven track record of leading teams and managing medium to large scale projects 

• Strong people management skills with the ability to supervise subcontractors and direct staff 

• Ability to communicate clearly and persuasively with colleagues and clients 

• Comprehensive understanding of trades, codes of practice and specific site requirements. 
• Skilled in building consensus and fostering positive working relationships 
• Knowledge of industrial relations practices 
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to prioritise in the interests of the project 
• Calm under pressure and leads by example 
• Experience in handling conflicting priorities and managing challenging stakeholders 

Required 

• Trade or technical background 

• IOSH or equivalent health and safety management training 

• Temporary works and excavation safety training 

• Training in permitting for live energy works 

• Training in working at heights and scaffolding 

• Training in lifting and cranage operations 

• Other HSEQS training as per site HSE plan 

• Knowledge of new construction technology systems 

• Understanding of BIM strategy. 

Desirable

• Relevant project management qualification or course 

• Completion of the Sisk internal management programme 

• Degree in engineering, construction management or a related discipline 

• Competitive Salary     

• 26 days holiday (option to purchase 5 more)      

• Employer pension       

• Competitive mileage rate       

• Travel expenses       

• Flexible and remote working       

• Enhanced parental leave       

• Professional and Educational development       

Our people are at the heart of our success and our proposition to them is work with purpose, have time for life, build a career with no limits and surround yourself with great people.       

Our Internal Recruitment Team fulfil all vacancies on a direct basis. Unsolicited contact by unapproved agencies (sharing speculative CVs) will not be accepted and introductory fees will not apply.      

Sisk Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and will provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where required. 

This role profile and all associated recruitment materials have been prepared in line with current and emerging legal and regulatory requirements, including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts (UK & Ireland). All language is gender-neutral and inclusive, and the requirements listed are based solely on objective role performance needs. Sisk Group is committed to ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance in all recruitment and employment practices. 

*The full job specification is available on request       

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