Site Agent

Browne Construction; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Browne Construction is seeking a Site Agent to deliver civil engineering and water infrastructure projects safely and on programme. You will manage day-to-day operations, coordinate resources, and ensure quality while maintaining strong client relationships.

You will monitor progress, uphold safety and environmental standards, and support site team development. Browne promotes a culture of safe delivery and diverse opportunities across engineering and commercial roles.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing civil engineering, water, or wastewater construction projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety, resource planning, project delivery, and subcontractor management.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and construction methodologies.
• Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors.
• Monitor project progress and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain accurate project records.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and support the development of site teams.
• Champion Browne's commitment to safety and best practices on every project.

Skills

Site leadership

Communication

Safety management

Resource planning

Project delivery

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

As a Site Agent, you will play a key role in the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects. Working closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards, and with a positive commercial outcome. You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors, monitor project progress, and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. You'll also build strong client relationships, maintain accurate project records, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the development of site teams. Above all, you will champion Browne's commitment to ensuring everyone goes home safe every day.

We're seeking an organised and proactive individual who can lead by example and deliver projects to the highest standards.

• Previous experience managing civil engineering, water, or wastewater construction projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety, resource planning, project delivery, and subcontractor management.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and construction methodologies.
• Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

At Browne, we are engineering with purpose. We're a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities. We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there's a place for you at Browne.

We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Our teams use smart technology and a hands-on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long-term maintenance. Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering companies, Browne is a Civil Engineering, MEICA and Utilities infrastructure business based in Southern England with revenues of £230m in 2025/26. It is a subsidiary of Renew Holdings plc, a leading UK Engineering Services business, performing a critical role in keeping the nation's infrastructure functioning efficiently and safely. The Group operates through independently branded subsidiaries across its chosen markets, delivering non-discretionary maintenance and renewal tasks through its highly skilled, directly employed workforce.