Site Agent

Join Our Team as a Site Agent (Permits & Utilities Coordination)

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a nationally important rail infrastructure project? We are seeking a Site Agent (Permits & Utilities Coordination) to join our dynamic East West Rail team in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. This is your chance to be part of an exciting journey connecting Oxford, Milton Keynes, Bedford, and Cambridge!

About the Role

As a Site Agent, you will play a pivotal role in building a high-performing, integrated delivery team while supporting the successful execution of an extensive surveys program. Your expertise will help ensure the safe management of permits and utilities coordination across the project.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Preparing, reviewing, and issuing Permit to Break Ground documentation in line with Kier procedures.
• Coordinating underground services detection and ensuring safe digging practices are implemented.
• Managing overhead power line safety in full compliance with GS6 regulations.
• Acting as the key point of contact between site teams, surveyors, and contractors for permits and utilities.
• Monitoring compliance and supporting site teams in delivering safe systems of work.

What We’re Looking For

This role could be a perfect fit for you if you:

• Have experience coordinating utilities on construction or infrastructure projects, with a solid understanding of on-site service integration.
• Possess strong knowledge of detecting and safely working around underground services.
• Are familiar with industry standards such as GS6 and HSG47 when working near overhead and underground services.
• Enjoy collaborating with multiple teams and take pride in clear, effective communication.
• Have a detailed and organized approach, ensuring accurate records are maintained and processes run smoothly.

Working Conditions

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Hours: Permanent Full-time, 45 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired.

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Rewards and Benefits

We are proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team. Let’s build the future together at Kier!