Site Agent

Millbank Holdings; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier 1 contractor in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Site Agent to oversee site operations on a major infrastructure project in Cumbria. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering and substantial experience managing large-scale civil infrastructure projects, including a valid CSCS card and SMSTS certification. The role promises competitive salary and stability while contributing to critical national infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term project stability

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar role on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery in regulated environments.
• Valid CSCS card and SMSTS certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to achieve milestones.
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget, reporting to the Project Manager.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards in line with Sellafield protocols.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Build strong relationships with client representatives and stakeholders.

Skills

Site management

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Do you have experience managing site operations on large-scale civil infrastructure projects?
Are you qualified with SMSTS and hold a valid CSCS card?
Are you ready to take the lead on one of the UK's most complex and high-profile civil infrastructure projects?

The Opportunity

Due to significant expansion on a £600mn programme at Sellafield, we are looking for an experienced Site Agent to join our delivery team. This is a chance to work with a leading Tier 1 contractor in a highly regulated nuclear environment, where safety, innovation, and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Key benefits: Competitive salary, long-term project stability, and the opportunity to shape critical national infrastructure.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Manage day-to-day site operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and programme requirements.
• Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to achieve milestones.
• Monitor progress against schedule and budget, reporting to the Project Manager.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental standards in line with Sellafield protocols.
• Maintain accurate site documentation, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Build strong relationships with client representatives and stakeholders.

You will have the following qualifications & experience

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Site Agent or similar role on large-scale civil infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and project delivery in regulated environments.
• Valid CSCS card and SMSTS certification.

It's great if you also have the following

• Previous experience on nuclear or high-security sites.
• Familiarity with digital project management tools.
• Excellent leadership and problem‑solving skills.

The setting for the role

Based in Cumbria, this role involves working on a major infrastructure programme within one of the UK's most secure and safety-critical environments. You'll be part of a collaborative team delivering essential works that support the UK's energy and environmental commitments.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.