Site Agent

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual bonus

Training & mentoring

Shares/Discounts

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a motivated Site Agent for the Mill Lane/Bishopsgate Network Rail project in London. You will lead site works, assure quality, safety and schedule compliance, and coordinate multi-trade activities on a busy rail scheme.

The role requires strong Civil Engineering background, CRE capability, and proven leadership. We offer a collaborative environment with development opportunities on major rail infrastructure projects in the UK.

Qualifications

• Relevant industry qualification (HNC/HND/BEng or equivalent).
• Valid CSCS card and CSCS 5‑Day Safety qualification.
• Proven civil engineering and construction experience, including structures and rail projects.
• CRE experience or ability to undertake the CRE role.
• Strong knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to civil engineering works
• Sound understanding of construction practices, standards, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Hands-on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of project delivery
• Ability to produce, interpret and clearly explain technical drawings and plans.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills, with the ability to motivate teams.
• Excellent operational planning and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams without compromising quality or compliance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are consistently met.
• Specialist technical knowledge within a chosen engineering discipline

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate implementation of engineering controls in line with contract drawings and specifications.
• Lead delivery of site works in line with the project programme, and undertake the CRE role.
• Prepare and brief risk assessments and method statements for safe execution.
• Ensure activities comply with health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Manage site activities to deliver on time, safely and within budget.
• Ensure staff understand and adhere to site safety procedures.
• Consult daily with the Senior Foreman on programme, resources, and progress.
• Coordinate shifts, trades, and site activities for efficiency.
• Resolve technical issues and drive performance improvements.
• Develop forecasts and monitor performance against targets.
• Implement quality plan requirements and consult on quality matters.
• Deliver health & safety, environment and quality KPIs.
• Manage project risks and liaise with third parties and internal teams.
• Provide training and development opportunities for personnel.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

CRE experience

Specifications & testing

Construction practices & HSE

Commercial & planning

Reading drawings

Leadership

Operational planning

Multi-tasking

Teamwork & communication

Quality standards

Specialist engineering knowledge

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND/BEng or equivalent

CSCS card and CSCS 5‑Day Safety

Job description

London

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry? We are looking for a motivated and ambitious Site Agent to join our team on the Mill Lane/ Bishopsgate Network Rail project, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to further develop their skills and take on increasing levels of responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate implementation of engineering controls in accordance with contract drawings and specifications.
• Lead the delivery of site works in line with the project programme, undertaking the CRE role to assure built works.
• Prepare, implement, and brief risk assessments and method statements for the safe execution of works.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in compliance with health & safety legislation and environmental requirements.
• Manage site activities to ensure works are completed safely, on time and within budget.
• Ensure all staff and operatives understand and adhere to site safety procedures.
• Consult daily with the Senior Foreman regarding programme, resources, productivity, and progress.
• Coordinate shifts, trades, and site activities to ensure consistency and efficiency of operations.
• Resolve technical issues and drive improvements in performance, progress, and quality.
• Develop forecasts and monitor performance against programme and targets.
• Implement quality plan requirements and consult with the Project Quality Manager on quality matters.
• Deliver performance across health & safety, environment, and quality key indicators.
• Manage project risks in line with company procedures.
• Consult with third parties, subcontractors, and internal teams daily.
• Ensure all personnel receive appropriate training and development.
• Proactively promote continuous improvement and best practice initiatives.
• Deliver completed works to customer satisfaction.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant industry qualification (HNC/HND/BEng or equivalent)
• Valid CSCS card and CSCS 5‑Day Safety qualification
• Proven civil engineering and construction experience, including structures and rail projects.
• CRE experience or ability to undertake the CRE role.
• Strong knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to civil engineering works
• Sound understanding of construction practices, standards, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
• Hands‑on approach to the commercial and planning aspects of project delivery
• Ability to produce, interpret and clearly explain technical drawings and plans.
• Strong leadership and people‑management skills, with the ability to motivate teams.
• Excellent operational planning and time‑management skills
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams without compromising quality or compliance.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are consistently met.
• Specialist technical knowledge within a chosen engineering discipline

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share‑save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Rail Business Unit

Millions of people rely on Britain’s rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption. Our customers receive a multi‑disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering. Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include ‘live launch’ bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational. From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.

Equal Opportunities and Work Rights

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.