Job type
TemporaryLocation
BicesterWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Construction - Civils ProjectsIndustry
ConstructionPay
£500 Umbrella PAYE
Site Agent - Drainage / Earthworks - HS2 - Bicester
Role
An experienced Site Agent is required on a contractor basis to support a major package of HS2 earthworks and drainage works in the Calvert (Bicester) area. This is a key site-based role with a strong emphasis on RAMS, site documentation, plant management and day-to-day control of works on a nationally significant infrastructure project.
Working within an established site team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring works are delivered safely, compliantly and efficiently, in line with HS2 standards and programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing, reviewing and managing RAMS, Task Briefings and Permit-to-Work documentation
- Ensuring all works are delivered in line with HS2 safety, quality and environmental standards
- Day-to-day site leadership of earthworks and drainage activities
- Plant management, including tracking what plant is on site, availability, usage and coordination with suppliers.
- Monitoring productivity and ensuring plant and labour resources are fully utilised
- Supporting planning and sequencing of bulk earthworks, cut & fill, drainage installation and associated temporary works
- Liaising closely with Engineers, Supervisors, Subcontractors and Site Management
- Managing site paperwork including daily diaries, permits, inspection records and reports
- Ensuring quality checks, inspections and ITPs are completed and recorded
- Identifying and resolving site issues before they impact programme or safety
- Supporting progress reporting and short-term planning
- Promoting a strong safety-first culture at all times on site
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Proven experience as a Site Agent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong background in earthworks and drainage
- Demonstrable experience producing and managing RAMS and site safety documentation
- Good knowledge of plant management and logistics on large-scale sites
- Ability to manage multiple work fronts and subcontractors
- Strong understanding of site quality and H&S requirements
- CSCS (Gold or Black), SMSTS (or equivalent)
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
What you need to do now
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