At General Construction Co. Ltd (GCC), we have built our reputation over decades through engineering excellence, reliability, and delivering high-quality infrastructure projects across Mauritius.

We are looking for a proactive and dynamic Site Agent to join our Civil & Earthworks Department. In this role, you will oversee and manage multiple small to medium-sized civil and earthworks projects simultaneously from inception through to final handover.

You will serve as a key operational link between site execution and departmental management, supervising daily site production, driving progress, and reporting directly to the Head of Civil & Earthworks. You will work in close collaboration with other services (Asphalt Division, Precast Department, Plant & Fleet, Logistics, Procurement, Quality, and HSE) to maintain GCC’s standard of quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Tenders/Quotations Participation: Actively participate, in collaboration with the QS team, in the tender process by providing technical proposals.
• Project Management & Execution: Plan, execute, and deliver multiple small to medium-sized civil and earthworks projects simultaneously, ensuring strict compliance with timelines, scope, quality and budget.
• Site Supervision & Production: Lead, supervise, and direct site foremen, operational teams, and subcontractors. Monitor daily site productivity, optimise equipment utilisation, and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Quality & HSE Compliance: Enforce GCC’s strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards and Quality Assurance protocols across all operational sites.
• Reporting & Administration: Provide regular structured progress, cost, and production reports to the Head of Civil & Earthworks. Maintain accurate site documentation, measurement records, and daily logs.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as the operational point of contact for clients, consulting engineers, and local authorities during site inspections and progress reviews.
• Site Handover: Ensure the successful handover of sites until the lifting of all snagging items.
• Team Leadership & Development: Mentor and advise direct reports, and participate in the recruitment and performance evaluation of personnel in collaboration with line management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in supervising and managing civil engineering and earthworks projects.
• Education: BT or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline (or equivalent proven field experience).
• Technical Expertise: Solid technical grounding in bulk earthworks, road construction, site drainage, utility networks, and site logistics.
• Leadership & Organisation: Proven capability to manage multiple active job sites concurrently without compromising on quality, safety, or productivity.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English and French (written and spoken). Excellent communication in Creole is essential for on-site workforce management. Knowledge of Hindi is a distinct advantage.
• IT Skills: Proficient in Office and Google Workspace tools (such as Google Sheets, Gmail, Docs, MS Excel, and Word) with a basic working knowledge of AutoCAD and planning software.
• Licensing: A valid driving license is mandatory.

What We Offer

• An attractive remuneration package aligned with experience and qualifications.
• A company vehicle or competitive transport allowance.
• The opportunity to contribute to high-profile infrastructure projects within a premier construction company in Mauritius.
• A collaborative, safety-first working environment with long-term stability and professional development.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "Application: Site Agent – Civil & Earthworks".