Site Agent

Site Agent – Rail & Civil Engineering Location: Warrington or Penrith (North West & Central region) Overview An outstanding opportunity for a skilled and experienced Site Agent in rail and civil engineering to advance their career within a dynamic project and maintenance environment. Your role will focus on overseeing Building Asset Maintenance Projects along the LNW route, ensuring successful project delivery and compliance with all stipulated regulations and quality standards. Business Unit Join a fast‑paced business unit specialising in a diverse array of Infrastructure Projects and Framework contracts in rail and civil engineering environments. Your work will involve projects related to bridges, embankments, stations, platforms, tunnels, structural steel installations, and moving structures, collaborating with various clients and tier 1 contractors. CAM Framework Responsibilities Bridges (underbridges, overbridges, footbridges) Viaducts Tunnels Walls (boundary, retaining, and acoustic barriers) Drainage systems including culverts River, coastal, and estuarine defence works Earthworks (soil and rock cuttings, associated drainage) Mining infrastructure (shafts, adits) Ancillary structures (foundations, support structures, access roads) The Role As Site Agent, you will be accountable for the daily management of buildings asset management projects ranging from £5k to £2m. Your responsibilities will include: Executing contracts in alignment with legislative requirements, health and safety plans, and quality standards. Delivering projects on time and within budget. Collaborating with site staff and managing surveyors to ensure compliance with tender allowances. Continuously monitoring project progress against contract objectives. Identifying and managing changes to the contract. Providing formal reports on contract progress to the Contracts Manager. Requirements Prior experience as a Site Agent in rail and civil engineering. SMSTS certification. A degree, HNC, or HND in civil engineering (or equivalent professional experience). Experience at a Site Agent or Sub Agent level within a rail/civil engineering contracting environment. Experience working on multi‑disciplinary rail and civil infrastructure maintenance frameworks; CRE approval is advantageous. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume work environment. What We Offer Competitive annual salary, negotiable based on experience. Company car or car allowance. 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service). Up to 3 volunteer days. Company contributory pension scheme. Life insurance. Health cash plan and rewards through Westfield. Strong internal support for personal and professional development. Consistent opportunities for learning and growth. A commitment to providing a safe working environment. Employee forums to ensure your voice is heard. Join Us If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a leading company committed to excellence in rail and civil engineering, we encourage you to apply and become a vital part of our team The Company AmcoGiffen is a reputable and firmly established engineering contractor operating nationally in rail, civils and engineering markets. AmcoGiffen are renowned in the market as a specialist civil, building, mechanical and electrical renewals and maintenance business with ongoing and successful projects and frameworks across the country. Diversity & Inclusion at AmcoGiffen We value collective expertise, but also the spark that one person can bring. As one of us, you can be you, because your individuality is an asset to our business and the communities in which we work and represent. We are working hard as part of the civil engineering and construction industry, to improve diversity & inclusion. Our diversity and inclusion journey at AmcoGiffen is constantly evolving and is designed to break down barriers and promote the principles of a diverse workforce. Health & Wellbeing Operating from a people‑first perspective we support safety and wellbeing in the workplace as a priority. We have a large number of colleagues that are trained and qualified mental health first aiders to support and listen where appropriate. We enrol all of the AmcoGiffen family onto an employee assistance programme which provides 24 hour, 7 days a week counselling and advice services. Is AmcoGiffen your next career challenge? If so, apply now For more information or to arrange a private and confidential discussion about AmcoGiffen career opportunities, please contact our Recruitment Team: tom.peach@amcogiffen.co.uk Recruitment Manager #J-18808-Ljbffr