Site Agent

JT Search; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Search is seeking a Site Agent to assume responsibility for site-level delivery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and the highest quality standards on construction projects. You will lead activities from mobilisation to completion, collaborating with experienced project managers, engineers, and commercial teams in a culture that places engineering at its core.

You will own site operations with autonomy while receiving support from a collaborative and innovative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure project delivery.
• Ability to lead site teams and deliver complex construction projects.
• Experience delivering reinforced concrete packages.
• Strong knowledge of programme management, site coordination, and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with contracts, cost control, and project reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe working practices and proactive health, safety, and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of site works from mobilisation to project completion, ensuring safety, programme adherence and quality expectations.
• Plan, programme, and coordinate labour, plant, and materials for smooth project delivery.
• Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on site through briefings, inspections, and visible leadership.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams to ensure performance, quality and safety compliance.
• Address site issues promptly and escalate to maintain smooth project delivery.
• Ensure works meet inspection/testing requirements and adhere to specifications.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily logs and progress reports.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams on design queries and scope changes.
• Track resource usage, valuations, and report variations to support financial performance.
• Provide regular progress updates to the project team.

Skills

Civil engineering

Site leadership

Programme management

Cost control

Health & safety

Job description

We are seeking a Site Agent to take charge of site-level delivery, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

As a Site Agent, you will lead construction activities from mobilisation to completion, working alongside experienced project managers, engineers, and commercial teams. In an environment where engineering is at the heart of everything we do, you will have the autonomy to own the site operations while being supported by a collaborative and innovative team culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Leadership: Own the delivery of site works, from initial mobilisation to project completion, ensuring safety, programme adherence, and quality expectations are achieved.
• Strategic Planning: Plan, programme, and coordinate labour, plant, and materials to ensure smooth and efficient project delivery while minimizing disruption.
• Safety Culture: Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture by conducting briefings, inspections, and visible on-site leadership.
• Team Management: Manage subcontractors and site teams, ensuring performance, quality and compliance with all safety, environmental and contractual requirements.
• Problem-Solving: Address site issues promptly and escal ate as necessary to maintain smooth project delivery.
• Quality Standards: Ensure all works meet inspection and testing requirements and adhere to agreed specifications.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate site records, including daily logs, quality documentation, and progress reports.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams on design queries, programme adjustments, and changes to scope.
• Cost Control: Track resource usage, manage valuations, and report on variations and forecasts to support financial performance.
• Reporting: Provide regular progress updates to the project team to keep all stakeholders informed.

Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure project delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead site teams and deliver complex construction projects.
• Experience delivering reinforced concrete packages.
• Strong knowledge of programme management, site coordination, and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with contracts, cost control, and project reporting.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe working practices and proactive health, safety, and environmental management.

Desirable

• CSCS Black Managers card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator qualification.
• Appointed Person (Lifting Operations).
• HSG47 Underground Services qualification.
• First Aid qualification