Marine Bias Site Agent (Offshore)

Abatec Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Marine-Biased Site Agent for a high-profile civil engineering project in the Bristol Channel. This role involves overseeing offshore site operations and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position offers a competitive day rate of £560-£625, with overtime opportunities and accommodation provided. Ideal candidates should have a background in civil engineering and experience in marine or offshore projects.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Accommodation and meals provided

Long-term freelance opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Site Agent or Sub Agent role with marine or offshore project exposure.
• Strong leadership and reporting skills required.
• Flexibility to work offshore on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day offshore site activities related to marine works.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Monitor progress and report on key milestones.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Background in civil engineering

Valid offshore safety certifications (BOSIET, STCW)

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Marine-Biased Site Agent to join a high-profile civil engineering project supporting the delivery of critical infrastructure for Hinkley Point C. Based offshore on a marine barge in the Bristol Channel, you'll oversee operations related to the installation and support of the cooling tunnel system, working with a well-established main civil engineering contractor.

This is a freelance role paying via PAYE umbrella, offering a competitive day rate, overtime opportunities, and onboard accommodation for the duration of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate day-to-day offshore site activities related to marine works
• Interface with marine crews, engineers, subcontractors, and the shore-based team in Avonmouth
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Monitor progress, report on key milestones, and assist in problem-solving as issues arise
• Maintain accurate site records, RAMS, and other documentation
• Support delivery of works within schedule and budget

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Site Agent or Sub Agent role, ideally with marine or offshore project exposure
• Background in civil engineering, preferably with Tier 1/main contractor experience
• Valid offshore or marine safety certifications (e.g. BOSIET, STCW, or equivalent) - desirable
• Strong leadership, communication, and reporting skills
• Flexibility to work offshore on a rotational basis (shift pattern TBC)

What's On Offer

• Day rate: £560-£625 per shift (dependent on experience)
• Overtime available paid at an uplift
• Accommodation and meals provided onboard
• Chance to work on one of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects
• Long-term freelance opportunity with a major player in the civil engineering sector

Apply Now

Ready to get on board? If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Ben Knight on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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