Senior Site Engineer

Involve Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

We are working with a leading infrastructure contractor who has secured a major highway site on the Metrowest programme in Bristol. They require a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to take responsibility for safe, efficient and compliant delivery of multi-site highway works, including managing site teams, overseeing construction activities, and leading the project to completion.

The role also involves supporting pre-construction documentation and liaising with Local Authority and stakeholders to

Qualifications

• SMSTS holder or equivalent
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience as Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Site Agent
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre-construction documentation
• Experience preparing CPPs, CEMPs and/or consents applications
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are delivered safely, on programme and within budget
• Lead day-to-day site management across multiple sites starting June 2026
• Manage site teams and coordinate with commercial colleagues for cost control
• Support pre-construction development including CPPs, CEMPs and consents
• Provide progress reporting to the Contracts Manager and stakeholders
• Build positive relationships with Local Authority and stakeholders

Skills

Site management

CDM compliance

Pre-construction documentation

Cost control

Education

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are working with a leading infrastructure contractor who has secured a major highway site development in Bristol as part of the Metrowest programme.

They require a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of a multi‑site programme of highway development schemes forming part of the Metrowest project. This role includes managing site teams, overseeing construction activities, supporting pre‑construction documentation, and leading the project through to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance contract Terms and Conditions
• Contract Health & Safety Plans
• Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
• Quality and Environmental Plans
• Deliver projects safely, to programme, and within budget
• Support pre‑construction development including drafting:
  • Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
  • Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
  • Consents and permits applications
• Lead day‑to‑day site management once works commence (June 2026)
• Work collaboratively with site teams and commercial colleagues to ensure effective cost control
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions where needed
• Ensure changes to the contract are identified, communicated, and managed appropriately
• Provide clear and timely progress reports to the Contracts Manager
• Build positive, professional relationships with the Local Authority client and stakeholders

Essential:

• SMSTS
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
• Experience as a Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in a civil engineering contracting environment
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre‑construction documentation
• Experience preparing CPPs, CEMPs, and/or consents applications
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Previous experience in highways or Local Authority infrastructure schemes
• Experience managing multiple concurrent sites