Site Agent

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 113,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd in St Albans seeks an experienced Site Agent to support management and delivery on-site, coordinating activities with project teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

The role requires reading drawings, ensuring safety, quality and programme compliance, and reporting progress to the project team. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Site Agent/Site Manager role within civil engineering or construction.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
• Knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day site operations and activities.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential issues or delays.
• Maintaining high standards of HSE and quality compliance.
• Assisting with project planning, programming and resource management.
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to the wider project team.
• Working collaboratively with the Project Manager and other stakeholders.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and procedures.

Skills

Site management

Civil engineering

Subcontractor coordination

Health & safety

Drawings reading

Project planning

Communication

Team leadership

Job description

Site Agent - St Albans

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Start Date: 28 September 2026
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 2 October 2026

Our client is looking for an experienced Site Agent to join their Southern Region team, based in St Albans.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will be responsible for supporting the management and delivery of works on site, coordinating site activities and working closely with project teams, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day site operations and activities.
• Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Monitoring progress against programme and identifying potential issues or delays.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.
• Assisting with project planning, programming and resource management.
• Maintaining accurate site records and reporting progress to the wider project team.
• Working collaboratively with the Project Manager and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications and relevant procedures.

About You

The successful candidate will have previous experience working as a Site Agent / Site Manager within the civil engineering or construction sector and will be confident managing site-based activities and teams.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience in a Site Agent or similar site-based management position.
• A strong background in civil engineering/construction.
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams.
• Good understanding of health, safety, quality and environmental requirements.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight project deadlines.
• Relevant industry qualifications and site-based training/certifications.