Site Agent

Carmichael UK; Thorpe Mandeville; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carmichael UK invites applications for a Site Agent to lead civil works on the HS2 Greatworth package. The role requires strong leadership of site teams, subcontractor management, and rigorous adherence to safety, quality and programme milestones.

You will oversee earthworks, drainage, structures and utilities, coordinate temporary works and ensure compliance with NEC contracts on a major infrastructure project.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• SMSTS and CSCS Managers Card required.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable) and First Aid at Work (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead site teams and subcontractors to deliver civil works safely and on programme.
• Ensure quality and compliance with RAMS, ITPs, permits and construction methods.
• Coordinate earthworks, drainage, structures, highways and utilities on site.
• Monitor progress, productivity and costs; report to senior management.
• Manage changes, variations and commercial interfaces with stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Site management

Subcontractor management

Programme management

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

SMSTS

CSCS Managers Card

First Aid at Work (desirable)

Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable)

Tools

NEC contracts knowledge

RAMS/ITP familiarity

Temporary Works coordination

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major civils package on the HS2 project at Greatworth. We are seeking a proactive and driven individual with a strong background in delivering complex civil engineering works, capable of leading site teams, managing subcontractors, and ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will possess extensive experience across a broad range of civil engineering disciplines including earthworks, drainage, structures, highways, utilities, reinforced concrete works, and temporary works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the safe delivery of construction activities within an allocated section of the project.
• Lead engineering, supervisory, and subcontractor teams on site.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Coordinate earthworks, drainage, structures, highways, and utility works.
• Drive programme performance and ensure milestones are achieved.
• Monitor productivity, costs, and resource allocation.
• Review and implement RAMS, ITPs, permits, and construction methodologies.
• Manage temporary works requirements and approvals.
• Liaise with clients, designers, commercial teams, and senior management.
• Identify and resolve technical, operational, and commercial issues.
• Ensure accurate project records and reporting are maintained.
• Support commercial functions including compensation events, variations, and subcontract management.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience working as a Site Agent, Sub Agent, or Senior Engineer on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrable experience delivering:
  • Earthworks
  • Drainage
  • Reinforced Concrete Structures
  • Highways and Roads
  • Utilities Diversions
  • Foundations and Excavations
  • Temporary Works
  • Culverts and Retaining Structures
• Experience managing multidisciplinary site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects such as rail, highways, or large-scale civil engineering schemes.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Managers Card.
• Temporary Works Coordinator (desirable).
• First Aid at Work (desirable).

Key Skills

• Strong leadership and people management ability.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• Effective stakeholder management.
• Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Ability to work within a fast-paced major projects environment