Site Agent

Linear Recruitment; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Linear Recruitment is seeking a Site Agent to join a leading UK design and build contractor delivering major water infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley, including Aylesbury, Banbury and Reading.

You’ll lead site delivery from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring safety, programme, cost and quality targets are met while coordinating with design, commercial teams and clients.

Qualifications

• CSCS and SSSTS or SMSTS certification.
• HNC, Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and site delivery.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors and project teams.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites within the Thames Valley region.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with design and commercial teams to improve project delivery, identify opportunities and manage project risks.
• Manage site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
• Oversee site procurement activities, subcontractor coordination and health & safety reporting.
• Maintain strong client relationships by providing regular project updates and addressing any issues.
• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator, ensuring temporary works are installed in accordance with approved designs and relevant standards.

Skills

CSCS certification

SSSTS/SMSTS certification

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

HNC / Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Site Agent – Water Infrastructure

Join a leading UK design and build contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the water, energy and environmental sectors. With a strong order book secured through AMP8 and a reputation for delivering complex infrastructure schemes, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with genuine long-term career prospects.

Working on a major long-term framework for one of the UK's largest water utilities, you'll be involved in delivering a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects across the Thames Valley, including locations such as Aylesbury, Banbury and Reading.

As a Site Agent, you'll play a key role throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction and design through to delivery, commissioning and handover. You'll lead projects that improve essential infrastructure, enhance environmental performance and support local communities.

The Role

• Work closely with design and commercial teams to improve project delivery, identify opportunities and manage project risks.




• Manage site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.




• Oversee site procurement activities, subcontractor coordination and health & safety reporting.




• Maintain strong client relationships by providing regular project updates and addressing any issues.




• Act as Temporary Works Coordinator, ensuring temporary works are installed in accordance with approved designs and relevant standards.

About You

• CSCS and SSSTS or SMSTS certification.




• HNC, Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.




• Strong understanding of civil engineering principles and site delivery.




• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.




• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively with clients, subcontractors and project teams.




• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across sites within the Thames Valley region.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.




• Structured training and professional development.




• Clear career progression opportunities, including support towards professional chartership.




• Long-term job security through a major AMP8 framework with a strong pipeline of projects.




• Flexible benefits covering financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing support.