Site Agent

Site Agent
Major Marine Civil Engineering Project | Britain’s Ocean City

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Site Agent to take full ownership of a major work package on a flagship marine civil engineering project in Britain’s Ocean City.
This is a nationally significant infrastructure scheme involving complex reinforced concrete and heavy civils works within a challenging marine environment. It’s an opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility — leading from the front, driving programme performance, and taking full accountability for delivery.
If you’re ready for a role where your decisions directly influence project success, this is a standout career move.

The Business

Our client is a highly respected civil engineering contractor with a strong track record across marine, water, environmental infrastructure, and energy sectors.
They are recognised for delivering technically challenging, high-value projects for major public and private sector clients, with a reputation built on quality, precision, and long-term partnerships.
This is a business where standards are high, performance is valued, and leadership is rewarded.

The Role

As Site Agent, you’ll hold full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery of a key section of works. You’ll lead multidisciplinary site teams, ensuring operations are delivered to programme, budget, and quality expectations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking full operational control of a major work package
• Leading Senior Engineers, Section Engineers, and site teams
• Managing subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners
• Driving short-term planning and programme performance
• Acting as the main client contact and attending progress meetings
• Overseeing health & safety compliance and maintaining high standards on site
• Reviewing and approving RAMS
• Working closely with commercial teams on cost control, reporting, and forecasting
• Identifying and mitigating delivery risks proactively
• Ensuring technical and quality compliance across reinforced concrete and marine works

This is a hands-on leadership role offering genuine accountability and visibility on a major project.

About You

We’re looking for a proven Site Agent with a strong heavy civils background.
You’ll bring:

• Experience delivering major civil engineering projects in a Site Agent role
• Strong expertise in reinforced concrete structures
• Marine or major infrastructure experience (desirable)
• A track record of managing teams and subcontractors successfully
• Strong commercial awareness and NEC contract knowledge
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• Eligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance

You’ll be organised, decisive, and confident operating in a fast-paced live project environment.

What’s In It For You?

• Long-term opportunity on a nationally significant infrastructure project
• Full ownership of a major section of works
• Exposure to technically challenging engineering
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Strong future project pipeline and career progression prospects

Why This Role?

If you’re a Site Agent looking for real responsibility, technical challenge, and the chance to lead on a flagship marine infrastructure scheme, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.

Interested? Apply now in confidence to find out more.

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