Job Description

Site Agent

Rail Civils & Structures

Location:

Site-based - North Wales

Regional Office:

Welshpool, North & Mid-Wales Region

Join Our Dynamic Team in North and Mid-Wales!

Are you an experienced Site Agent ready to lead impactful civil engineering projects? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for delivering excellence on-site? If so, we invite you to be part of our ambitious team supporting vital rail infrastructure and civil works across North and Mid-Wales.

About Us

Amco-Giffen is a leading principal contractor delivering a diverse range of infrastructure projects, renewals, and maintenance frameworks for key clients including Network Rail and Transport for Wales. Our work spans across sectors such as rail, environment, and local authorities, involving projects like bridge reconstruction, station upgrades, tunnels, embankments, and footbridge schemes.


Our portfolio includes:

Rail infrastructure projects, minor works, and frameworks Bridge re-construction and refurbishment Station access improvements (including access for all) Structures such as tunnels, bridges, and footbridges

We operate in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where safety, quality, and innovation are at the core of everything we do.

The Role

As a Site Agent, you will be pivotal in delivering a portfolio of new build footbridge schemes within North and Mid-Wales, as part of our Wales and Borders team. Your leadership will ensure successful project execution, emphasising safety, quality, and efficiency on site.


Your key responsibilities will include:

Managing daily site operations, including safety-critical activities Overseeing site safety culture and ensuring compliance with all safety regulations Coordinating resource, plant, and material procurement Ensuring work is executed in line with legislation, contract terms, and health and safety plans Managing contract progress against programme and budget Liaising with site teams, surveyors, and stakeholders to monitor and report on project progress Identifying, managing, and implementing contract changes effectively Producing formal progress reports for project and contract managers

You will report to a Project Manager and be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have a solid background as a Site Agent in rail and civil engineering environments, with experience in delivering access for all projects. Essential qualifications and skills include:

SMSTS Certification PTS Certification CSCS Card Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering Knowledge of civils, structures, and multi-disciplinary engineering within a rail environment A proactive attitude, excellent leadership, and a strong commitment to safety and quality are essential.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience Company car or car allowance 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with entitlement increasing with service) Up to 3 volunteer days annually Company contributory Pension scheme Life Insurance Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards Opportunities for personal and professional development with ongoing training A safe, inclusive workplace where your voice is valued Employee forums providing a platform for your input and ideas

Ready to Lead Exciting Civil Engineering Projects?

Join AmcoGiffen and help us shape the future of rail infrastructure across North and Mid-Wales. Apply now and become part of a company that values expertise, innovation, and your career growth!


AmcoGiffen has a wealth of experience working on sensitive, live assets in highly regulated environments, we deliver exceptional peace of mind for our customers, creating and maintaining assets across a growing range of high-quality public and private sectors. These include rail, power generation, electricity distribution, flood defence, and waterways.


AmcoGiffen is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer challenging and worthwhile careers to everyone. It doesn't matter to us what your age, disability, employment status, gender, health, marital status, sexual preference, membership or non-membership of a trade union, nationality, race, religion or social class are, or indeed any other personal characteristics not directly related to the relevant job. Anyone who meets the requirements of the job is eligible for employment with AmcoGiffen.