Site Manager

Job Title: Site Agent / Site Manager
Location: Central Barrow-in-Furness
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Opportunity

We are currently acting on behalf of a leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure specialist to appoint an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager.

Our client is one of the UK's largest privately owned contractors, backed by over 40 years of delivery across water, transport, built environment, and energy frameworks. Recognised as a Gold Investors in People employer and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, they offer exceptional job security, long-term frameworks, and a strong culture of internal promotion.

The Role

Based on-site in Central Barrow-in-Furness, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of key civils and water schemes. You will lead site teams to complete works safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, working in close collaboration with Project Managers, Engineers, and Commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Lead, coordinate, and mentor site delivery teams-including Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foremen-ensuring projects progress with zero defects and zero environmental incidents.
• Site Documentation & Compliance: Oversee and implement Project Plans, RAMS, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and Waste Management Plans in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Programme & Schedule Management: Manage the project construction programme, generate 2-week look-aheads, and maintain accurate site diaries and daily logs.
• Commercial & Cost Control: Manage the project cost plan, drive cost efficiencies, highlight value engineering opportunities, and maximise commercial performance.
• Procurement: Coordinate material, plant, and labour requirements with central procurement teams to ensure smooth site operations.
• Client & Stakeholder Interface: Chair weekly site meetings, represent the business positively, and build strong relationships with clients, official bodies, and local stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For Essential Requirements

• Demonstrable experience working as a Site Agent or Site Manager for a civil engineering contractor, ideally delivering projects within regulated environments (civils/water).
• HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS card.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification.
• Confined Space training.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations, RAMS, ITPs, and commercial cost management.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Desirable

• CEng / MICE accreditation (or working towards).
• Familiarity with Primavera P6 planning software.
• Knowledge of NEC or JCT contract conditions.

Package & Benefits

• Basic salary up to £60,000 (experience dependent)
• Company car, car allowance, or green car scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension and life assurance
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays + loyalty leave days
• 8 hours paid volunteering leave annually
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Industry-leading training, coaching, and clear internal advancement routes

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.