Location: Lyme Regis, Dorset
Duration: 9 Months
Working Pattern: Site-based, 5 days per week
Sector: Highways / Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
The Opportunity
Sphere Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Site Agent to join a civil engineering contractor on a highways and infrastructure project in Lyme Regis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Agent with a strong background in highways, streetworks and heavy drainage to take responsibility for the day-to-day delivery of a major civils package over an initial nine-month period.
The successful candidate will need proven experience managing heavy drainage operations and highways works, alongside a thorough understanding of streetworks requirements. You will be responsible for coordinating site teams and subcontractors, managing programme and resources, and ensuring all works are delivered safely and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage the day-to-day delivery of highways and heavy drainage works.
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Oversee drainage installations, including deep drainage and associated infrastructure.
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Coordinate streetworks activities and ensure compliance with relevant requirements.
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Manage site teams, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
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Plan and monitor daily activities, labour, plant and materials.
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Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and project programmes.
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Review RAMS and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
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Monitor quality, carry out site inspections and maintain accurate records.
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Liaise with the Project Manager, engineers and client representatives.
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Manage site logistics and resolve technical or operational issues.
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Maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
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Provide regular progress updates and report any programme risks.
Essential Requirements
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Previous experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Supervisor within civil engineering.
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Strong heavy drainage experience – essential.
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Valid Streetworks qualification/certification – essential.
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SMSTS.
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CSCS card.
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First Aid qualification.
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Proven experience delivering highways or infrastructure projects.
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Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
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Good understanding of construction drawings, RAMS and site documentation.
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Strong communication, planning and organisational skills.
What's on Offer
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Initial 9-month contract.
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Site-based role in Lyme Regis.
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Monday to Friday working.
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Opportunity to work on a significant highways and heavy drainage project.
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Competitive freelance day rate, dependent on experience.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Site Agent with a strong background in heavy drainage, highways and streetworks, and hold SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid, please submit your CV to Sphere Solutions for consideration
