Site Agent - Civils
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Position Overview & Specifications
McLaughlin & Harvey are one of the leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractors operating throughout the UK and Ireland.
We are seeking to recruit an experienced Civil Engineer - Site Agent to join the team.
The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in managing one site or a section of a larger site as part of a wider team, including safety, health, environmental, quality, programme, resource, commercial and contractual aspects. The successful candidate may have to travel throughout the UK.
- Understand duties and responsibilities with regards to current Health and Safety/CDM legislation, including those of other parties and ensure compliance
- Ensure all site activities are undertaken in compliance with McLaughlin and Harvey SHEQ policies and procedures
- Ensure that the project programme is available and communicated to the supply chain prior to work commencing
- Manage the work in line with the programme, monitor progress and update the programme accordingly, including elements of design and procurement
- Chair subcontractor progress meetings, prepare minutes and circulate
- Produce weekly / monthly progress reports as appropriate
- Communicate programme risks to the management team and maintain records for contractual correspondence
- Plan and manage site resources to ensure there is a safe working environment and to achieve the programme
- Ensure accurate daily records including site diary are maintained and communicated for labour, material and plant, including subcontractors
- Communicate McLaughlin and Harvey policies and procedures to subcontractors and ensure these are being observed
- Produce, implement and maintain the site logistics plan detailing access, egress, transit routes, plant location, storage, waste disposal etc
- Manage the subcontract package in line with the subcontract order documents, including the pre-let meeting minutes and attendances
- Ensure the management team are kept appraised of variations to the works and any matter likely to have commercial or contractual implications
Essential Criteria:
- Strong work ethic
- Previous experience in a similar role
- Willing to work and travel throughout the UK
Previous experience in a similar role.
The successful candidate must be willing to work throughout the UK.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Architectural & Engineering Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Site Agent - Civils roles across McLaughlin & Harvey Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Architectural & Engineering Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,200 - £40,880 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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