Site Agent

Pinnacle Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects in the UK. The role requires managing both direct and indirect teams, overseeing project budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering practices and project management. Essential qualifications include a degree in Civil Engineering, SMSTS, and IOSH certifications. This position offers a chance to significantly impact project success and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing civil engineering projects, ideally including infrastructure, highways, utilities, earthworks, or structures, with responsibility for project profit and loss.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering practices, CDM regulations, temporary works, and waste management.
• Experience delivering projects under NEC3/4 or similar contracts is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to motivate, coach, and develop your team while maintaining excellent communication.
• SMSTS and IOSH qualifications are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead all civil engineering site activities, managing operatives and sub-contractors.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and programme to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and environmental management plans.
• Promote health, safety, and quality leadership on site.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering knowledge

Leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

CDM regulations

NEC3/4 contract management

Job description

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Site Agent to work for the one of the largest construction firms in the UK.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will oversee both direct and indirect teams, manage resources efficiently, and work closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

Duties

• Lead all civil engineering site activities, managing operatives and sub-contractors to deliver safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
• Oversee budgets, resources, and programme to achieve project objectives and maximise project profit
• Manage site administration, including risk assessments, method statements, work package plans, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, environmental management plans, and quality plans
• Promote health, safety, quality, environmental, and mental wellbeing leadership on site
• Build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service
• Encourage innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement
• Coach, mentor, and develop your team to maintain high performance and competency compliance

Requirements

• Substantial experience managing civil engineering projects, ideally including infrastructure, highways, utilities, earthworks, or structures, with responsibility for project profit and loss.
• Be technically confident, with strong knowledge of civil engineering practices, CDM regulations, temporary works, and waste management.
• Experience delivering projects under NEC3/4 or similar contracts is highly desirable.
• be a strong leader, capable of motivating, coaching, and developing your team while maintaining excellent communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• SMSTS and IOSH qualifications are essential.
• Chartered status, NRSWA Supervisor, or Temporary Works qualifications are desirable.
• A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.