Deanston Cooper's client is a highly successful and extremely busy, privately owned civil engineering contractor specialising in general civils (roads, structures, drainage, infrastructure, groundworks and substations) projects up to £10 million in value.

The company has recently opened a new regional office in the North West and are currently recruiting for a Site Agent to work on a 4 year project in the Huddersfield area.

Reporting to the Contracts Manager duties will include:

• Managing and optimising the construction programme
• Managing and minimising construction costs
• Fostering and maintaining good working relationships with the client and client representatives
• Leading Safety Management on site for all activities, suppliers and subcontractors
• Providing timely and accurate reports, forecasts and budgets for internal purposes
• Leading, motivating and monitoring the site team and developing the strategy as required
• Managing the supply chain
• Supporting all business objectives

Applications are welcome from candidates with:

• A minimum qualification of HNC Civil Engineering
• Sub Agent, Site Agent or Site Manager experience gained working for another civil engineering contractor
• Knowledge of safety and environmental legislation
• Good IT skills
• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving