Site Agent

Abatec Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 59,778 - 99,630; Full time

Job summary

Abatec Ltd. is recruiting a freelance Site Agent to lead sections of work on a major civil engineering project at Devonport Dockyard.

You will manage site teams, ensure safety, and deliver against programme with robust cost and quality controls. The role demands proven senior site experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate engineers, supervisors and subcontractors on complex infrastructure schemes, with BPSS/SC security clearance and UK residency requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Site Agent on civil/infrastructure projects.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS card.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with reinforced concrete and groundworks.
• Nuclear/defence sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for delivering sections of work safely, on time, and in line with specification and quality standards.
• Manage programme delivery, ensuring effective planning and utilisation of labour, plant, and materials.
• Lead site teams including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor progress against programme, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Ensure accurate recording of site activities, resources, and progress.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across all site operations.
• Liaise with client representatives and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support and oversee quality processes, including RAMS, ITPs, and project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Programme management

Communication

Team management

Education

HNC/Civil Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Construction

Job description

Overview

Abatec is recruiting for a freelance Site Agent to join one of the largest and most high‑profile Civil Engineering projects in the South West, joining an award‑winning, tier‑one contractor that has secured exciting, challenging and long‑term work ahead on Devonport Dockyard. This is a senior role on a complex, technically demanding infrastructure scheme, and the successful candidate will have a proven track record in delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects and experience managing teams and sections of work.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for delivering sections of work safely, on time, and in line with specification and quality standards
• Manage programme delivery, ensuring effective planning and utilisation of labour, plant, and materials
• Lead site teams including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives
• Monitor progress against programme, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Ensure accurate recording of site activities, resources, and progress
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across all site operations
• Liaise with client representatives and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Support and oversee quality processes, including RAMS, ITPs, and project documentation

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification (HNC, Degree, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction)
• SMSTS certification
• Proven experience in a Site Agent or similar role on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in reinforced concrete, groundworks, and civils (essential)
• Experience within nuclear or defence sector projects (desirable)
• CSCS card
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Good commercial awareness and experience supporting cost and programme management

Additional Information

• Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS and SC security clearance will be required (this process can take several weeks)
• Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country

Salary and Benefits

• £480 - £540 p/day PAYE Umbrella

Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment business on behalf of a client.

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).