Site Agent

Fawkes and Reece; Carterton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Carterton is looking for a Site Agent to oversee a major civils project. In this role, you will organise works, manage project execution, and enforce health & safety standards. Candidates should have strong project management skills, construction experience, and relevant qualifications. The company offers competitive benefits including private medical care, pension, additional leave, and comprehensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Private medical care

Pension

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven technical and project management abilities.
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality, and Environmental issues.
• Solid experience in construction, particularly from a Civils background.

Responsibilities

• Organise works and oversee project execution.
• Ensure health and safety standards are met.
• Manage contractors to ensure deadlines and responsibilities are achieved.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of CDM regulations

Safety standards implementation

Construction experience

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

CITB SMTS or equivalent

CSCS certification

Job description

Reference: Site Agent_1_1765471139
Posted: December 11, 2025

My client is a Leading Construction and Civil Engineering Company.

They are about to deliver a large scale circa £200m Major Civils Project in the Carterton area of Oxfordshire and are seeking to appoint, on a permanent basis a Site Agent to supplement their existing delivery team.

In this role, you'll take charge of organising works, overseeing project execution, and ensuring health & safety standards are met.

The successful candidate will drive the project to completion on time and within budget, while managing contractors to ensure deadlines and responsibilities are always met.

About you

• Proven technical and project management abilities.
• Strong organisational and management skills.
• Knowledge of the requirements and implementation of CDM regulations.
• Ability to produce Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, and implement safe systems of work.
• Detailed knowledge of Safety, Quality and Environmental issues relevant to the project environment.
• Solid experience in construction, particularly from a Civils background.
• CITB SMTS or equivalent
• CSCS
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or another relevant subject matter.

The company offer a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthday
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Private medical care
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Shopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discounts
• Training and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based training
• Family friendly polices including enhanced maternity benefits
• Employee Assistance programme
• Mental health, physical health, and financial support