Site Agent

Job Opportunity: Sub Agent / Site Agent Location: Regional Site-Based (Infrastructure Projects) Work Pattern: Full-Time, Monday - Friday (Flexibility required for unsociable hours/nights as dictated by project programme) Rate: £400.00 per day (equivalent to £50.00/hr based on an 8-hour day) Industry: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Construction About the Role We are seeking an experienced and driven Sub Agent / Site Agent to join our project management team.

In this key leadership role, you will provide operational management, direction, and control across a multi-disciplinary site team, including Section Engineers, Site Engineers, and Foremen. You will take full accountability for section delivery, including health and safety excellence, engineering control, quality assurance, sub-contractor performance, commercial tracking, and target programmes.

Key Responsibilities Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership: Promote a zero-harm site culture and lead periodic risk reviews and safety tours. Coach teams on RAMS and safe systems of work; carry out incident investigations as required.

Ensure full compliance with current H&S legislation and project environmental plans. Engineering Control & Quality Management: Allocate team resources efficiently, identify training needs, and ensure robust design management.

Read and interpret complex technical drawings to maintain strict engineering controls. Oversee handover documentation, self-certification, and quality audits across the section. Productivity & Site Operations: Manage daily operations, including short-interval control section meetings.

Analyse fully resourced construction programmes and adapt operational delivery dynamically to hit key milestones. Oversee complex infrastructure operations, such as pavement reconstruction and surfacing works, including phasing and contingency planning.

Commercial & Sub-Contractor Management: Set section targets in line with budget forecasts; maintain cost plans and cost-value management. Procurement support, sub-contractor KPI tracking, and project record maintenance for cost recovery.

Apply a working knowledge of NEC contracts (or equivalent standard forms of contract) to manage day-to-day delivery. Key Requirements & Experience

Qualifications

Valid CSCS Card and SMSTS qualification (Essential). Current UK Driving License (Essential). Professional accreditation or working toward one (e.g., ICE, IHT) is highly desirable. Industry Experience: Proven track record in site management within civil engineering or major infrastructure projects.

Demonstrable experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and sub-contractors. Hands-on experience with pavement reconstruction, surfacing, and infrastructure testing/handover procedures. Technical & Commercial

Skills

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, financial forecasting, and cost control. Proficient in...

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