Site Agent/Senior Site Agent

Site Agent / Senior Site Agent

Rail Infrastructure ¦ Tunnels Portfolio

• Location: Pontyclun, South Wales
  Region: Wales & Western

In return, you will receive:

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 paid volunteer days
• Company contributory pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Medicash Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Structured learning and development opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways
• Safe, inclusive and collaborative working environment
• Employee forums that ensure every voice is heard

Deliver Critical Tunnel Infrastructure Projects & maintenance Across Wales & Western

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent to join our specialist Tunnels portfolio within the Wales & Western business unit.

Initially supporting an 88-week tunnel maintenance programme at Sudbrook, focusing on asbestos removal and related tunnel infrastructure works, this role offers a unique opportunity to become part of a growing and long-term tunnels portfolio. Following the successful delivery of the Sudbrook programme, you will have the opportunity to support further tunnel maintenance and renewal schemes across the Wales & Western region.

This role will also support the wider Engineering team, including Site Engineers operating across the Wales & Western business unit, providing leadership, technical guidance and operational support across a range of civil engineering and rail infrastructure projects.

About the Business Unit

Our Wales & Western business unit delivers a diverse portfolio of rail and civil engineering projects across live, regulated and safety-critical environments. Current works include:

• Tunnel maintenance, inspection and renewal schemes
• Rail infrastructure and civils maintenance frameworks
• Bridges, structures and footbridges
• Station and platform enhancement projects
• Earthworks, drainage and geotechnical works
• Environment Agency frameworks
• Multidisciplinary rail renewals and infrastructure projects

Working closely with Network Rail and other key clients, we deliver both long-term framework contracts and standalone projects that maintain and enhance critical infrastructure across the region.

The Role

As Site Agent / Senior Site Agent, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient and successful delivery of tunnel maintenance and civil engineering works, ensuring that projects are completed to programme, within budget and in full compliance with contractual, safety and quality requirements.

You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, commercial teams and client representatives, leading site operations while supporting the development of engineering capability across the wider business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of tunnel maintenance and civil engineering schemes.
• Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance with:
  • Contract requirements and specifications
  • Health, Safety and Environmental standards
  • Quality plans and work package plans
  • Network Rail standards and procedures where applicable.
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve programme and performance objectives.
• Support project planning, construction methodologies and temporary works requirements.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement corrective actions where required.
• Assist with the preparation and management of:
  • Construction Phase Plans (CPPs)
  • Environmental documentation and permits
  • Task Briefing Sheets and Work Package Plans
  • Risk assessments and method statements.
• Work collaboratively with commercial teams to support cost control, change management and project profitability.
• Identify and manage project risks, implementing mitigation strategies to protect delivery.
• Ensure effective coordination between operational and engineering teams.
• Support and mentor Site Engineers and junior team members across the Wales & Western region.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, stakeholders and framework partners.
• Produce regular project progress updates for Project Managers and Contracts Managers.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Site Agent or Senior Site Agent with a strong background in civil engineering, rail infrastructure or complex maintenance environments.

Experience working within tunnels, structures, geotechnical, drainage or other heavy civil engineering disciplines would be highly advantageous.

Essential Requirements

• Experience as a Site Agent, Senior Site Agent or equivalent within a civil engineering or rail contracting environment.
• Strong understanding of construction delivery, engineering and project controls.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors on safety-critical projects.
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental and quality management processes.
• Ability to manage programme, cost and resource performance.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Valid PTS.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working on tunnel maintenance, inspection or renewal projects.
• Knowledge of drilling operations, tunnel drainage systems and structural repair techniques.
• Experience within Network Rail frameworks.
• SMSTS.
• Understanding of NEC contracts and commercial management processes.
• Experience supporting engineering teams and mentoring junior engineers.

Skills

• Civil Engineering
• Rail Infrastructure
• Tunnels
• Earthworks
• Engineering Management
• Commercial Awareness
• Project Delivery
• Site Supervision
• Stakeholder Management
• Health & Safety Leadership

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to become a key part of a specialist tunnels team delivering critical infrastructure works across Wales & Western. With an immediate programme at Sudbrook and a strong pipeline of future tunnel maintenance projects, you'll play an important role in protecting and enhancing some of the region's most important rail assets while developing your career within a growing and supportive organisation.

If you're an experienced Site Agent or Senior Site Agent looking for your next challenge within rail and tunnel infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.