Senior Site Agent / Project Engineer

Location: St Albans
Contract Duration: 12 Months (with strong likelihood of extension)
Day Rate: -350 - -450 per day (IR35 determination to be confirmed during the application process)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Site Agent / Project Engineer to join a major infrastructure project in St Albans. The successful candidate will play a key role in leading project delivery, managing supply chain partners, driving programme performance, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and commercial control throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with key alliance partners, clients, designers, and subcontractors.
• Organise and manage systems of work within the allocated discipline, ensuring efficient delivery through the relevant supply chain.
• Develop project programmes and budget forecasts alongside senior project leadership, monitoring productivity and programme performance against targets.
• Manage subcontractor performance, contractual obligations, and account measurement in collaboration with the commercial team.
• Ensure labour, plant, and material resources are specified, procured, and available in a timely manner to support programme delivery.
• Monitor planned versus actual resource utilisation and contribute to weekly and monthly project reporting.
• Produce and manage Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS), ensuring all documentation is completed accurately and on schedule.
• Take ownership of project quality assurance and quality control processes, including successful project handover to the client.
• Notify Quality Assurance teams of any non-conformances and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Teams to manage change events, early warnings, risks, opportunities, and commercial issues.
• Develop mitigation and recovery plans where project risks threaten programme or budget performance.
• Manage project budgets, including regular Bottom-Up Forecasting and change management activities.
• Ensure comprehensive records are maintained for additional works, resources utilised, delivery tickets, and project costs.
• Champion a positive health, safety, and wellbeing culture across all areas of responsibility.
• Maintain accurate and detailed daily site records, including variations, subcontractor attendance, and key stakeholder communications.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop Site Engineers and Assistant Engineers, ensuring strong engineering control and accurate project records.
• Review performance, training, and development requirements of direct reports on a regular basis.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, industry regulations, company policies, and project procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Civil Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree, or equivalent)
• SMSTS Certification
• Relevant CSCS Card
• CPCS Appointed Person (Lifting Operations)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Strong understanding of engineering principles and construction methodologies
• Extensive technical knowledge of civil engineering and construction best practices
• Working knowledge of construction contract law and forms of contract
• Excellent planning, budgeting, and forecasting experience
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comprehensive understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality regulations

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be a confident and commercially aware civil engineering professional with a proven track record of delivering complex infrastructure projects. They will possess excellent leadership skills, strong technical expertise, and a proactive approach to managing programme performance, project risks, quality standards, and stakeholder relationships. This opportunity is well suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced project environment and is passionate about delivering successful outcomes safely, on time, and within budget.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan