Job Description:

Due to continued growth, we are recruiting for a Site Agent. Here at Jackson, we are dynamic, innovative, and focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting and varied projects. We want our people to succeed both in work and life and to support this we promote a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Due to continued success, we are now recruiting for a Site Agent to work in our Southern Region around East/West Sussex and Hampshire area.

Main Duties:

• Management of site staff, operatives and sub-contractors.
• Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.
• Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.
• Preparing and monitoring programmes of work.
• Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.
• Manage design co-ordination and control project risks
• Manage contracts to ensure timely and profitable completion of contracts.
• Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.
• Foster good relations and reputation with clients.
• Understand and administer contract change.
• Supervise, mentor and assist in the career development of junior staff

Are you the person we are looking for?

Already experienced as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent, you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/HNC/BEng) or equivalent, an up-to-date SMSTS qualification and an appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

You will also have experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor, along with previous experience in highways, earthworks and structures.

You will be able to maintain and monitor works against a programme and budget, prioritise your own workload, run multiple complex and non-complex sites, maintain comprehensive records, ensure compliance with current legislative requirements—including the production and implementation of RAMS and other associated safety and project documentation—and forecast costs and programmes.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and hold a full UK driving licence.

Excellent benefits package and personal development opportunities:

We don’t just offer a great place to work with a supportive, family atmosphere. We also offer:

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary)
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)
• Extensive training programmes
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform
• Free on-site parking
• Company social calendar
• Regular fun days and a broad range of charity events
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• The Great Escape – leaving early every Friday

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership.

We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and will do everything we reasonably can to support applicants who may require additional assistance or reasonable adjustments. If you have any specific requirements or could benefit from any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Application Outcomes

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are unable to respond individually to every unsuccessful applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of submitting your application, please take this as confirmation that you have not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate the time and interest you have taken in applying and thank you for considering joining our team.

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