As our Site Agent, you will be responsible for leading site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and in line with quality and compliance standards.
In this role, you’ll:
• Deliver day-to-day responsibilities aligned with team and organisational objectives
• Collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve key outcomes
• Manage and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines and performance targets
• Analyse information and provide clear, actionable insights to support decision-making
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting standards
• Identify opportunities for improvement and contribute to process enhancements
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and safety standards
• Provide excellent service and support to internal and/or external customers
• Use systems, tools, and technology effectively to carry out duties
• Contribute to team meetings, planning sessions, and continuous improvement activities
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
• Experience carrying out or working with risk assessments on site
• A good understanding of health, safety, and environmental requirements, including Network Rail standards
• A strong commitment to working safely and looking after the environment day to day
• Good communication skills, both written and spoken
What we’re looking for:
• A proven background working on civil engineering projects within a rail environment
• An engineering background, ideally with a minimum of an HNC in Civil Engineering
• Appropriate site certifications, including CSCS and PTS
• Understanding of how to work safely and effectively in a rail setting, following all relevant standards and procedures
• Someone who can support and motivate those around you to deliver work to a high standard
• Knowledge of steel repairs, bridge replacement, or refurbishment works (advantageous but not essential)
• A practical, hands-on approach and are willing to get stuck in where needed
What you can expect from us:
• Competitive basic salary, reviewed annually.
• Company-branded vehicle.
• Annual performance related bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering wellbeing, legal and financial support.
• 24/7 online GP access for you and your family.
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts.
• Regular social events, including our Summer Family Day and COOMBESmas celebration.
• Length of service awards.
• Opportunities to support our Social Value commitments through volunteering and fundraising.
About COOMBES UK
COOMBES UK is a leading Arboricultural and Forestry Contractor with over 20 years of experience in the forestry sector. We’re proud of our strong reputation for expertise, high standards and a deep understanding of forestry operations.
We are also a key delivery partner within the Rail industry, providing off track services and minor civils works for Network Rail and other major contractors. With significant growth in recent years, the scale and variety of our projects continues to expand — from woodland management and timber harvesting to rail operations and civil engineering across the country.
As a family run SME, we work closely together and operate as one supportive team. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we value transparency, accountability and helping each other do our best work.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fair, inclusive recruitment practices.
Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply - you may be exactly the right fit for this role or for future opportunities at COOMBES.
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