Site Agent

AndersElite; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment firm is seeking a Site Agent/Manager in Oxford to oversee the successful delivery of projects in the Civils and Water sectors. Responsibilities include managing project plans and delivery while ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and cost control. The ideal candidate will have considerable Civil Engineering experience, a relevant degree, and essential safety qualifications. Benefits include a competitive salary, company pension, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Considerable experience in Civil Engineering and as a Site Agent.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and cost control.
• CSCS Mandatory and IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS.

Responsibilities

• Manage the construction site to meet project delivery objectives.
• Lead a team of Sub Agents and Engineers.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Delivery

Contract Management

Team Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6 software

Job description

Site Agent/Manager

The Role

The main purpose Site Agent will be responsible for the management of the construction site to achieve the required project delivery to the customers' objectives while maintaining standards of health and safety, quality, environmental impact, and cost control. You will be responsible for the delivery of various projects, to the specified quality, the required programme and to the maximum commercial performance. The successful candidate will work closely with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager, engineers, and quantity surveyors to ensure that projects are completed in a safe manner whilst customer requirements and expectations are always maintained or exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

Site Management

• Overall responsibility for the successful delivery of various projects in the Civils and Water sectors
• Deliver the work to the specified quality without defects
• When required, lead a team of Sub Agents, Engineers, and Foreman to deliver the work safely without environmental incidents, and to the specified quality.
• Ensure production and implementation of Project Plans, RAMS, ITP as well as Waste Management Plans, when specified, in line with Company procedures
• Ensure the commercial performance of the contract is maximised
• Produce and manage the project construction programme as well as produce 2 weeks' look ahead.
• Produce procurement schedules and liaise with the procurement department to ensure sites have adequate resources to complete the tasks

About you

Essential

• Considerable experience in Civil Engineering and as a Site Agent for a contractor, delivering projects in a highly regulated environment.
• Working knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regulations, Design Management, Programme and Risk Management and cost control including forecasting, actual cost, and value reporting
• Good knowledge of specifications and testing regimes relevant to general civil engineering
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering, or equivalent
• CSCS Mandatory
• IOSH Managing Safely or SMSTS
• Temporary works Coordinator
• Confined space training
• Excellent communication, people, and team management skills
• Ability to challenge designs and resolve problems to a conclusion
• Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and lead the team to ensure the culture is in line with our Company values
• Ability to demonstrate the right behaviours and motivate and lead the team in line with the Company culture, ensuring high standards of compliance

Desirable

• Temporary Works Co-ordinator
• CEng MICE, or equivalent
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 software
• Knowledge of JCT and NEC forms of contract

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards
• Tickets/training/certs required
• TWC, SMSTS, First aid, Fire Warden, LAP, Thames Water Passport

Specific experience required

Utilities, Water booster stations, deep excavations

Job Info

• Job Title: Site Agent
• Company: AndersElite
• Location: Oxford, Oxfordshire
• Posted: Jan 5th 2026
• Closes: Feb 5th 2026
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time