Site Agent

Certain Advantage; Bromborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading structural steel contractor is seeking a Site Agent to oversee the delivery of multiple projects across the Northwest. The successful candidate will manage Site Managers and ensure compliance with contract requirements. Proven experience in the structural steel sector is essential, along with strong leadership and client-facing abilities. A salary of £60,000 - £65,000 plus benefits is on offer, along with opportunities for progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Genuine autonomy and progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Manager in structural steel.
• Strong understanding of steel installation and EXC3 quality requirements.
• Experience with NEC contracts and change control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the delivery of steel projects on site.
• Act as the primary liaison with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements and manage variations.

Skills

Experience as a Site Agent

Understanding of steel installation

Leadership skills

Client-facing ability

Commercial awareness

Job description

An established and fast‑growing structural steel contractor is looking to appoint a hands‑on Site Agent to oversee the delivery of multiple steel projects across the Northwest.

The Role

As Site Agent, you'll report to senior management and take ownership of day‑to‑day delivery across several live sites. You'll lead a team of Site Managers and Supervisors while acting as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

• Leading, coordinating and supervising the delivery of structural steel projects on site.
• Managing and supporting Site Managers and Supervisors to ensure safe and efficient working.
• Acting as the primary liaison with clients, consultants and main contractors.
• Ensuring compliance with NEC contract requirements, programmes and documentation.
• Managing Early Warnings (EWNs), Compensation Events (CEs) and supporting pricing/variations.
• Overseeing fabrication release, logistics, delivery and installation of steelwork to Execution Class 3 (EXC3) standards.
• Driving safe, efficient and commercially successful outcomes across all projects.

About You

• Proven experience as a Site Agent (or Senior Site Manager ready to step up) within the structural steel sector.
• A strong understanding of steel installation, tolerances, lifts, sequencing and EXC3‑quality requirements.
• Experience working with NEC contracts, including EWNs, CEs and change control.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate site teams.
• Solid client-facing ability and confidence representing the business on site.
• A proactive, commercially aware mindset with the ability to make decisions and keep projects moving.
• Flexibility to travel across the Northwest when required.

What's on Offer

• £60,000 - £65,000 + benefits (DOE)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile steel installation projects
• A supportive, growing contractor offering genuine autonomy and progression

Apply now with your CV, or contact Tom Johnson at Certain Advantage for more information - Ref: 79217.