SITE AGENT
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
ABOUT US
We deliver infrastructure across a range of sectors:
·Highways
·Bridges
·Rivers & Marine
·Utilities & Energy
·Environmental
We believe our people are our greatest asset. With an average length of service of 11 years and over 315 employees, we are proud of our culture that values commitment, development, and career progression. We support professional growth through mentoring and ICE Training Schemes and provide the platform to make a real impact.
THE ROLE - SITE AGENT
As a Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of civil engineering projects, managing site teams and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This is a key leadership role overseeing site operations and coordinating all project stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
·Manage and oversee site teams and day-to-day construction activities
·Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
·Lead project planning, programming, and progress monitoring (ASTA Powerproject)
·Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and client relationships
·Oversee project reporting, cost control, and commercial performance
·Ensure works are delivered in accordance with technical drawings and specifications
·Coordinate resources, materials, and plant to achieve programme targets
·Provide leadership, mentoring, and support to Engineers and Sub Agents
ABOUT YOU
You are a proactive and experienced civil engineering professional who thrives in a leadership role. You are committed to delivering high-quality projects while maintaining strong safety standards and fostering a collaborative team environment.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
·Degree or NVQ Level 4+ in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent
·SMSTS
·CSCS Black Card
·First Aid certification
·Strong working knowledge of ASTA Powerproject
·Excellent contractual and commercial awareness
·Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
·Proven experience delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects
WHAT WE OFFER
·Supportive and collaborative team culture
·Clear and structured career development
·Professional training and ICE mentoring
·Competitive salary and benefits package
·Company vehicle or allowance
·Opportunities across Southern England
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, Infrastructure & Transportation 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 Patrick Gray at Carrington West on
02393 876 069
for more information.
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