Site Agent

Mott MacDonald Group; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JN Bentley Ltd. is seeking a proactive Site Agent to lead civil projects across the South West. You will oversee delivery from tender to handover, coordinating design, construction and commissioning while maintaining safety and quality on site.

You will manage procurement, logistics and subcontractors, report progress to clients, and ensure temporary works are installed per design specs. Travel to multiple sites will be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• CSCS and SSSTS/SMSTS are required.
• HNC or degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and commercial teams to improve delivery efficiency and manage risk.
• Manage the site to deliver safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality.
• Involvement with site procurement, subcontractor logistics, and H&S reporting.
• Inform the client about project progress and address any concerns.
• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator to ensure compliance with design specifications.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

CSCS

SSSTS/ SMSTS

Job description

In November 2023, MMB secured its first ever framework with South West Water, the company responsible for the water and wastewater services of 1.8 million customers in Cornwall, Devon, the Isles of Scilly and parts of Dorset and Somerset

The multi-million-pound AMP8 contract runs for five years to 2029 - with the potential for a further five-year extension - and sees us bring our track record of innovative project delivery to the south west of England for the very first time.

We’ve got a great opportunity to be innovative and creative in these new projects to deliver affordable solutions. We’re already on site supporting the completion of an existing project and we’re due to land new projects on site in 2025 as we continue to demonstrate to our client just what MMB is all about.

As a Site Agent, you’ll be integral to our operational team, contributing to every phase from tendering and design to construction, commissioning, and handover. You’ll lead projects that enhance our environment and communities- from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity.

The role of a Site Agent includes:

• Workingcollaborativelywith the design and commercial teams to enhance delivery efficiency and promote opportunities while managing risk
• Managing the site, ensuring work is completed safely, on time, within budget and to the quality required by the client
• Involvement with site level procurement, subcontractorlogisticsand H&S reporting
• Informing theclientabout project progress and addressingany concerns
• Acting as a Temporary Works Coordinator, overseeing the installation of temporary works to ensure compliance with design specifications.

What you’ll need:

• CSCS,SSSTS/ SMSTS
• HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Understand civil engineering principles and practices
• Excellent organisation and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.

Our application process has been carefully designed to enable us to assess your own skills, abilities and personality. Whilst we are fully embracing the responsible use of AI as an organisation, we recommend you don't rely solely on this technology to generate your application.