Site Agent

Browne Construction; Stanmer Down; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Browne Construction, a Renew Holdings plc subsidiary and a leading UK contractor, seeks a Site Agent to drive civil engineering and water infrastructure projects to safety, quality, and programme targets. You will lead on-site teams and coordinate subcontractors across complex works in southern England.

The role requires proactive leadership, strong knowledge of site safety, and excellent stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing civil engineering, water, or wastewater projects.
• Strong site safety and resource planning knowledge.
• Familiarity with NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Experience with construction drawings & methodologies.
• SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS card are desirable, First Aid at Work a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day site operations, ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet milestones.
• Monitor project progression and maintain accurate site records.
• Foster strong client relationships and support development of site teams.

Skills

Site leadership

Civil engineering

Project delivery

Subcontractor management

Communication skills

Health & safety

NEC contract knowledge

CSCS card

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

As a Site Agent, you will play a key role in the safe and successful delivery of civil engineering and water infrastructure projects. Working closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, to the required quality standards, and with a positive commercial outcome.

You will manage day-to-day site operations, coordinate labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors, monitor project progress, and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements. You'll also build strong client relationships, maintain accurate project records, identify opportunities for improvement, and support the development of site teams. Above all, you will champion Browne's commitment to ensuring everyone goes home safe every day.

About Browne:

At Browne, we are engineering with purpose.

We're a leading UK contractor working in the water and civil engineering sectors, delivering projects that help improve everyday life. From building pipelines and upgrading pumping stations to maintaining reservoirs and drainage systems, we support cleaner water, stronger infrastructure and more reliable services for communities.

We offer a wide range of career opportunities both on site and behind the scenes. Whether your skills are in engineering, project delivery, safety, sustainability, commercial, planning or business support, there's a place for you at Browne. We value different perspectives and experiences, and we're proud to be a Silver Award Investors in Diversity accredited employer.

Our teams use smart technology and a hands-on approach to make sure every job is delivered safely and to a high standard. We support our clients through the full life of their assets, from construction and mechanical systems to long‑term maintenance.

Browne is part of Renew Holdings plc, a UK-based group of specialist engineering companies

What We're Looking For

We're seeking an organised and proactive individual who can lead by example and deliver projects to the highest standards.

• Previous experience managing civil engineering, water, or wastewater construction projects.
• Strong understanding of site safety, resource planning, project delivery, and subcontractor management.
• Knowledge of construction drawings and construction methodologies.
• Experience working with NEC3 and/or NEC4 forms of contract.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, and Teams.
• SMSTS or SSSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Temporary Works Supervisor qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• First Aid at Work qualification.

Browne is a Civil Engineering, MEICA and Utilities infrastructure business based in Southern England with revenues of £230m in 2025/26. It is a subsidiary of Renew Holdings plc, a leading UK Engineering Services business, performing a critical role in keeping the nation's infrastructure functioning efficiently and safely. The Group operates through independently branded subsidiaries across its chosen markets, delivering non-discretionary maintenance and renewal tasks through its highly skilled, directly employed workforce.

Please note that we drug and alcohol test all new starters as part of their induction, whilst also carrying out a DBS check.

Engineering with purpose