Site Agent

Tilbury Douglas; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK company in the infrastructure and engineering sector seeks a Site Agent to deliver crucial Southwest Water Framework projects. You will oversee project management within the Infrastructure Business Unit, ensuring safety and quality compliance while achieving financial outcomes. This role offers competitive salary, car allowance, and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Defined contribution pension scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional membership fee coverage

Flexible Benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training.
• Proven experience on challenging projects with major clients.
• Experience demonstrating progression from engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from contract award to completion.
• Resource allocation and management of Site staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety and environmental policies.

Skills

Project Management

Resource Allocation

Safety Policy Adherence

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Chartered Status

Tools

CSCS card

SMSTS (5 days)

First Aid at Work (4 days)

National Water Hygiene card

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Site Agent to join our team to deliver Southwest Water Framework projects.

You will manage projects within the Infrastructure Business Unit in the Water streams from contract award to completion, ensuring acceptable financial outcomes while adhering to quality, safety, and environmental policies. Reporting to either a Contracts Manager or Project Manager depending on the project’s value and complexity, and your experience.

What you will be doing

• Resource allocation and management of Site staff.
• Reporting on department budget control procedures for contracts and progress against the programme.
• Ensuring safe systems of work and adherence to the Company Safety Policy.
• Monitoring and enforcing the Division’s Quality Assurance and Environmental systems.
• Managing projects and contracts.
• Communicating project progress at all levels.
• Line management and supervision of Sub Agents & General Foreman.
• Supervising Site Engineers, Foremen, and Gangers indirectly.

What we will need from you

• Essential: Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree.
• Desirable: Chartered status or nearing completion.
• Evidence of relevant post-graduation practical training (e.g., courses on Contracts, Formwork/Falsework, Concrete Technology, H & S Management).
• Proven experience on challenging projects with major clients such as LUL, HA, Water Companies, Petro/Chem.
• Experience demonstrating progression from engineering roles to Site Agent with both theoretical and practical knowledge.
• Site qualifications: CSCS card, SMSTS (5 days), First Aid at Work (4 days), National Water Hygiene card.

What we can offer you

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (option to buy or sell up to 3 days)
• Private medical insurance (option to include family)
• Life Assurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme (up to 8%)
• 2 days volunteering opportunities
• Flexible and agile working (role-dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Professional membership fee coverage
• Flexible Benefits scheme (e.g., critical illness, dental, travel insurance, cycle to work, leisure vouchers)

Who we are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK company in building, infrastructure, engineering, and fit-out sectors, delivering vital projects across health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our success is driven by our people. We foster an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and resilience. We value individual differences and are proud of our IiD status, valid until 2025.

Please note, we do not hold a sponsorship license.

We look forward to receiving your application!