Site Agent

JN Bentley; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Chartership support

Benefits package

Job summary

Bentley is seeking a Site Agent for on-site leadership on civil engineering projects in the South West region. You will drive delivery, safety, and quality from tendering through to handover, coordinating with design, commercial teams and subcontractors.

The role requires CSCS/SSSTS, a Civil Engineering qualification, and strong organisational and communication skills, with willingness to travel to multiple sites across the operational region.

Qualifications

• CSCS and SSSTS/ SMSTS qualifications are required.
• HNC or 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.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with 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, subcontractor logistics and H&S reporting
• Informing the client about project progress and addressing any concerns
• Acting as a Temporary Works Coordinator, overseeing the installation of temporary works to ensure compliance with design specifications.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

Driving licence

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering

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

• Working collaboratively with 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, subcontractor logistics and H&S reporting
• Informing the client about project progress and addressing any 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 stakeholdersA 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.