Site Agent

Brixen; Hinxton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Brixen in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Site Agent to lead day‑to‑day delivery on civils and infrastructure projects. This hands‑on role requires taking ownership, directing teams and ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence.

You will coordinate with Project Managers, engineers and subcontractors, plan short‑term works, manage RAMS/ITPs, labour, plant and materials, and support handover and close‑out while maintaining strong client and stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent/Site Manager in civils or infrastructure.
• Experience across highways, earthworks, S278 or similar.
• SMSTS qualification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day site operations and coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial, HSEQ, clients and subcontractors.
• Plan and sequence works and manage short-term programmes.
• Oversee RAMS, ITPs, quality and HSEQ requirements.
• Manage labour, plant and materials.
• Monitor progress and take corrective action where needed.
• Manage subcontractors, procurement and site records.
• Identify variations, delays and risks.
• Work closely with clients, design teams and key stakeholders.
• Support project handover and close-out.

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

HNC/HND Civil Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Agent to join a growing delivery team, working across civils and infrastructure projects.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys taking ownership of site delivery, leading teams and making sure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to programme.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the day‑to‑day management and coordination of site operations, working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial, HSEQ, clients and subcontractors.

You’ll be involved in:

• Managing site teams, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors
• Planning and sequencing works and managing short‑term programmes
• Overseeing RAMS, ITPs, quality and HSEQ requirements
• Managing labour, plant and materials
• Monitoring progress and taking corrective action where needed
• Managing subcontractors, procurement and site records
• Identifying variations, delays and risks
• Working closely with clients, design teams and key stakeholders
• Supporting project handover and close‑out

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Site Agent / Site Manager within civils or infrastructure
• Experience across highways, earthworks, S278 or similar
• HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience
• SMSTS
• Strong understanding of civil engineering and construction methods
• Good commercial and contractual awareness
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Full clean driving licence

Experience working with developers, local authorities or National Highways would be advantageous.

You’ll need to be comfortable travelling and working away when required.

If you’re an experienced Site Agent looking for your next opportunity and want to take real ownership of project delivery, we’d love to hear from you.