Senior Site Agent

2 weeks ago

East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa The Hard Hat Professional SA Full time R900 000 - R1 200 000 per year

A rapidly growing civil engineering and construction firm specializing in large-scale residential and commercial property developments. We pride ourselves on delivering robust, high-quality infrastructure that forms the backbone of new communities. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on
Senior Site Agent
to take full operational control of major civil packages.

If you are an infrastructure specialist with a proven track record of managing roads, earthworks, and complex utility reticulation from ground-breaking to handover, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As the Senior Site Agent, you will be the single point of accountability for all on-site operations within your assigned package. This is a senior, autonomous role where your decisions will directly impact project quality, safety, budget, and program adherence. You will report directly to the Contracts Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary focus will be on the execution and quality control of bulk earthworks and utility reticulation:

  • Roads and Earthworks:
    Oversee the entire road construction process, including layer works, compaction testing, and final surfacing, ensuring compliance with specified engineering standards.
  • Stormwater & Drainage:
    Manage the installation of comprehensive stormwater management systems, including piping, catch basins, attenuation ponds, and headwalls.
  • Sewer Reticulation:
    Supervise the installation of gravity and pressure sewer mains, ensuring correct gradients, deep-trench shoring, and manhole construction.
  • Water Reticulation:
    Direct the installation and testing of potable water mains and service connections, including valving, hydrants, and pressure testing in accordance with municipal standards.
  • Safety and Quality Control (HSE/QC):
    Implement and enforce rigorous Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, and establish strict Quality Control (QC) checks for all works, ensuring zero re-work culture.
  • Programme Management:
    Develop, monitor, and adjust the detailed site programme to ensure key milestones are met on time and within the allocated budget.
  • Team and Subcontractor Management:
    Lead, mentor, and manage site engineers, foremen, and specialist utility subcontractors to maintain productivity and quality output.

Required Experience and Qualifications

  • Education:
    A Bachelor's Degree/National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Experience:
    Minimum
    8 years of proven experience
    as a Site Agent or Senior Foreman managing bulk civil infrastructure projects.
  • Specialized Expertise:
    Non-negotiable, demonstrable experience in the installation and commissioning of
    Water, Sewer, and Stormwater reticulation systems
    .
  • Technical Knowledge:
    Thorough understanding of surveying principles, bulk earthworks cut-and-fill, and civil contract documents (e.g., GCC, NEC).
  • Certifications:
    Valid driver's license and relevant safety certifications (e.g., First Aid, HSE Management).

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