Site Agent - Civil Engineering
Up to £65,000 per annum (salary dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced Site Agent looking to lead key elements of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects? My client is seeking a capable Site Agent to join their Civil Engineering division and play an important role in delivering complex infrastructure schemes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Site Agent to join a highly respected Tier One contractor working across large-scale civil engineering and highways projects throughout the UK. As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for managing site operations, coordinating teams and ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

Join a leading civil engineering contractor
My client is a well-established Tier One contractor with a heritage spanning over 200 years, delivering high-quality infrastructure, civil engineering and construction projects across the UK.
Working within their Civil Engineering division, you will be part of experienced project teams delivering complex infrastructure schemes that support regional growth and improve transport networks. This role offers strong exposure to major projects and excellent long-term career development opportunities.

What you will be doing
As Site Agent, you will oversee the day-to-day management of site activities and support the wider project leadership team to ensure successful project delivery.
You will be doing the following:
·Managing and supervising site teams, engineers and subcontractors
·Planning and coordinating site operations to ensure works are delivered efficiently
·Driving the delivery of project activities in line with programme and budget
·Ensuring works comply with design specifications and project requirements
·Maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance
·Monitoring project progress and reporting updates to the project management team
·Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring works meet quality standards
·Supporting cost control and resource management on site
·Chairing site meetings and coordinating communication between teams
·Maintaining accurate site documentation and project records
·Liaising with the client, designers and project stakeholders

Skills and experience you will need
To succeed as Site Agent, you will bring strong experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects and the ability to lead site teams effectively.
You will ideally have:
·A degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
·Proven experience working as a Site Agent on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
·Strong knowledge of construction methods and engineering principles
·Experience managing site teams and coordinating subcontractors
·Good understanding of project planning, resource management and cost control
·Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving skills
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
·A full UK driving licence

Salary and benefits
·Salary up to £65,000 per annum
·Salary dependent on experience
·Car allowance
·Subsidised private medical cover
·Life assurance scheme
·Contributory pension
·Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
·35 days annual leave including public holidays

Location and career development
You will be working on civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region, supporting the delivery of complex schemes alongside experienced project teams.
My client offers excellent opportunities for progression, allowing a Site Agent to develop into senior project leadership roles such as Project Manager or Contracts Manager.

If you are an experienced Site Agent looking to take ownership of major civil engineering works and advance your career within a leading contractor, please apply or get in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Jordan Townley at Carrington West on 023 9431 4917 or email Jordan.townley@carringtonwest.com for more information.
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