Site Agent

Manpower Careers; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and maritime organisation in Devonport is seeking a Site Agent to provide leadership and manage subcontractor activities in defence design and safety engineering projects. This role offers hands-on experience and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a proactive safety culture and possess strong management skills. Join us to make a difference in high-quality engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in client-facing leadership or management roles.
• Ability to demonstrate a positive culture focused on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage subcontractor activities effectively.
• Chair regular coordination meetings.
• Report to senior leadership teams and coordinate with relevant site teams.

Job description

Role : Site Agent

Location : Devonport

Duration : 22 months

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About our client

Our client is a leading engineering and maritime organisation specialising in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of naval vessels. The site operates with a skilled workforce across mechanical, electrical, and technical disciplines, delivering high-quality and complex engineering projects. It offers a structured and collaborative working environment with opportunities for hands‑on experience and professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity to progress your career and assist in the delivery of Defence design and safety engineering projects, with opportunities for further development and progression within the Company.

• Provide Leadership and / or management in a Client facing role, personally demonstrating a positive Culture including key values & behaviours of Safety and Quality
• Co-ordination of sub-contractor activities, including chairing regular co-ordination meetings with staff and subcontractors
• Reporting to Senior Leadership Teams of various Project Organisational teams and functions both directly and indirectly
• Co-ordination and liaison with relevant site teams and functions to enable the works, including cross business functional departments

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