Site Agent

Involve Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Involve Recruitment is seeking a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to manage a multi-site highway development in the Metrowest programme. You will lead site teams, oversee construction activities, support pre-construction documentation, and guide the project to successful completion.

Responsibilities include implementing health, safety, quality, and environmental plans, ensuring compliance with contract terms, and maintaining cost control and reporting to the Contracts Manager.

Qualifications

• SMSTS certification.
• Civil Engineering degree/HNC/HND or equivalent experience.
• Experience as Sub Agent/Site Agent/Senior Site Agent in civil engineering contracting.
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre-construction documentation.
• Experience preparing CPPs, CEMPs and/or consents applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance with contract Terms and Conditions.
• Develop and manage Health & Safety Plans.
• Create Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets.
• Prepare Quality and Environmental Plans.
• Deliver projects safely, to programme, and within budget.
• Lead pre-construction development including CPPs and CEMPs.
• Support consents and permits applications.
• Lead day-to-day site management from commencement onward.
• Coordinate with site teams and commercial colleagues for cost control.
• Provide progress reports to Contracts Manager.
• Build positive relationships with Local Authority client and stakeholders.

Skills

SMSTS

Driving licence

Education

Civil Engineering degree/HNC/HND

Tools

CPPs

CEMPs

Consent applications

Job description

We are working with a leading infrastructure contractor who has secured a major highway site development in Bristol as part of the Metrowest programme.

They require a Site Agent / Senior Site Agent to take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of a multi‑site programme of highway development schemes forming part of the Metrowest project. This role includes managing site teams, overseeing construction activities, supporting pre‑construction documentation, and leading the project through to successful completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all works are delivered in full compliance contract Terms and Conditions
• Contract Health & Safety Plans
• Work Package Plans and Task Briefing Sheets
• Quality and Environmental Plans
• Deliver projects safely, to programme, and within budget
• Support pre‑construction development including drafting:
• Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
• Construction Environmental Management Plans (CEMP)
• Consents and permits applications
• Lead day‑to‑day site management once works commence (June 2026)
• Work collaboratively with site teams and commercial colleagues to ensure effective cost control
• Monitor progress, manage risks, and implement corrective actions where neededEnsure changes to the contract are identified, communicated, and managed appropriately
• Provide clear and timely progress reports to the Contracts Manager
• Build positive, professional relationships with the Local Authority client and stakeholders

Essential:

• SMSTS
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
• Experience as a Sub Agent, Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in a civil engineering contracting environment
• Strong understanding of CDM requirements and pre‑construction documentation
• Experience preparing CPPs, CEMPs, and/or consents applications
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Previous experience in highways or Local Authority infrastructure schemes
• Experience managing multiple concurrent sites