Site Agent - Piling / Ground Engineering / Civils Location: Suffolk Role Responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of specialist civil engineering and ground engineering works, including piling, foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, excavations, drainage and reinforced concrete. The Site Agent will manage day-to-day site delivery, coordinating directly with the Project Manager, engineers, subcontractors, specialist piling teams and client/alliance representatives. Key responsibilities Lead daily delivery of piling and ground engineering works. Manage specialist piling operations, including mobilisation, sequencing and production. Oversee earthworks, excavation, temporary works and ground improvement activities. Coordinate piling rigs, cranes, excavators, pumps, concrete operations and associated plant. Manage labour, plant, materials and specialist subcontractors. Ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved RAMS, ITPs, drawings and specifications. Coordinate setting-out and engineering requirements with Site Engineers. Monitor production, progress and programme against planned outputs. Carry out daily briefings, coordination meetings and short-term planning. Liaise with the Project Manager, Section Engineers, Design Team and client representatives. Identify construction constraints and resolve technical/site issues promptly. Manage permits, inspections and hold points. Ensure quality records, ITPs, pour records, piling records and as-builts are maintained. Coordinate concrete deliveries and reinforcement/structural concrete activities where applicable. Ensure temporary works are installed and managed in accordance with the approved design. Monitor subcontractor performance and productivity. Assist with cost control, change management and progress measurement. Maintain strong environmental controls, particularly around excavation, spoil, groundwater, concrete and contaminated materials. Promote a strong safety culture on a highly regulated, safety-critical infrastructure project. Ensure compliance with project-specific assurance and quality requirements. Ideal experience required: Piling CFA / rotary piling Diaphragm walling Ground improvement Deep excavations Foundations Earthworks Retaining structures Drainage Reinforced concrete Heavy civils / infrastructure Temporary works Safety-critical infrastructure Qualifications / tickets CSCS Black Card SMSTS First Aid Relevant construction/civil engineering qualification desirable Temporary Works Coordinator desirable Experience working under formal QA/ITP systems Strong understanding of RAMS and construction assurance We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Site Agent employer: Advance TRS
Join a leading tier 1 contractor that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic work environment. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a supportive culture where every team member can thrive, while the opportunity to work on major rail projects ensures that your contributions are both meaningful and impactful. With competitive benefits and a focus on professional advancement, this role offers an exciting chance to elevate your career in the signalling sector.