Permanent
Site Agent
Girling Jones Ltd
Devon
Posted: 20 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Ref: 225391183
Site Agent
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £60k + £5400 Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Package
The Opportunity
A leading civil engineering contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of a long-term water infrastructure framework across Devon and Cornwall.
Working on projects valued between £50k and £5m, you''ll oversee the successful delivery of a diverse range of clean and wastewater infrastructure schemes including:
- Pipelines
- Reservoirs
- Pumping stations
- Screens
- Runaways
- Associated water infrastructure and civil engineering works
The Role
As Site Agent, you''ll be responsible for:
- Managing the safe and efficient delivery of multiple water infrastructure projects.
- Coordinating programmes to ensure key milestones and client deadlines are achieved.
- Leading site teams, subcontractors and supply chain partners throughout project delivery.
- Monitoring project performance, budgets and forecasts alongside commercial teams.
- Supporting pre-construction activities through site visits, technical input and buildability reviews.
- Coordinating with local authorities, highways and statutory bodies where required.
- Attending client meetings and providing regular progress updates to key stakeholders.
- Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations and temporary works requirements.
- Producing and reviewing RAMS, site documentation and project records.
- Carrying out regular site inspections, audits and quality checks.
- Monitoring KPIs and SLAs while maintaining excellent client relationships throughout project delivery.
- Previous experience managing civil engineering water or utility infrastructure projects ESSENTIAL
- A background within clean water, wastewater or wider infrastructure frameworks.
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally NEC4.
- Excellent understanding of Health & Safety legislation, CDM and temporary works.
- The ability to manage multiple live projects simultaneously.
- Strong commercial awareness and programme management experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant construction qualifications such as HNC, HND, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent).
- SMSTS, CSCS, Streetworks and other relevant site management certifications would be advantageous.
What''s On Offer
- £60k + £5400 Car Allowance/Company Vehicle
- 25 days holiday
- Hybrid working
- Long-term secured framework projects
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced family leave
- Training and career development opportunities
- The opportunity to deliver essential water infrastructure schemes across the South West
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