Site Agent

Linear Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or car allowance

Company pension

Private medical cover

25 days' annual leave

Life assurance

Ongoing training & progression

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking an experienced Site Agent to deliver civil engineering and water infrastructure projects across London and Home Counties. You will lead site teams, manage programmes, and ensure safety, quality and commercial targets are met.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil Engineering degree, CSCS, and relevant certifications, with strong leadership and contract-management experience. A knowledge of CDM regulations and planning tools is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent delivering civil engineering projects.
• Degree in Civil Engineering with CSCS card.
• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely training.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, planning, risk, cost control and specs.
• Experience managing site programmes, resources and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for safe, on-time delivery of civil/ water projects, meeting targets.
• Lead site teams: Sub Agents, Engineers, Foremen; coord labour, plant, materials, subcontractors.
• Develop and manage construction programmes and procurement schedules.
• Implement project plans, risk assessments, method statements, ITPs, and environmental procedures.
• Monitor costs, maintain records, identify value engineering opportunities.
• Manage client relationships and coordinate with stakeholders and contractors.
• Produce progress reports, chair site meetings, and maintain records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Civil engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Contract management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

CSCS card

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Excel

Job description

Overview:

We are recruiting an experienced Site Agent to support the delivery of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects across the London and Home Counties region.

The projects sit within a busy infrastructure environment, where water and wastewater networks, drainage, existing utilities and major transport corridors create complex construction and coordination challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a Site Agent with a strong civils background to take responsibility for site delivery, working closely with Project Managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take overall responsibility for the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and water projects, ensuring programme, quality, environmental and commercial targets are achieved.

• Lead site teams, including Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen, coordinating labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to maintain productivity.

• Develop and manage construction programmes, including two-week look-ahead plans, procurement schedules and resource requirements.

• Implement project plans, risk assessments, method statements, inspection and test plans, and environmental management procedures.

• Monitor project costs and commercial performance, maintain accurate site records, identify value engineering opportunities and help maximise project value.

• Manage client relationships and coordinate with stakeholders, suppliers and other contractors, ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.

• Produce accurate project reports, chair site meetings and maintain clear records of progress, quality, health and safety and any issues requiring resolution.

Qualifications:

Essential

• Proven experience as a Site Agent with a civil engineering contractor, delivering projects within a regulated construction environment.

• Degree, HNC or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering, alongside a valid CSCS card.

• SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely, Temporary Works Coordinator training and confined space training.

• Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations, construction planning, risk management, cost control and relevant civil engineering specifications and testing requirements.

• Experience managing site programmes, resources and subcontractors, with an understanding of contract conditions and commercial reporting.

• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to challenge designs, resolve technical issues and maintain high site standards.

Desirable

• Experience using Primavera P6 or equivalent planning software.

• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT forms of contract.

• CEng MICE or an equivalent professional qualification.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, company pension, life assurance and private medical cover.

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional loyalty days.

• Company vehicle or car allowancce.

• Ongoing training, leadership development, career progression opportunities and recognition for long service.