Site Agent – Civils

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Site Agent for a major civil engineering firm in Ipswich. This role involves managing site activities, ensuring project delivery to high standards, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate will have substantial project management experience and a degree in Civil Engineering. Competitive salary of £70,000 - £75,000 offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience managing civil engineering projects.
• Technically confident with knowledge of civil engineering practices.
• Experience delivering projects under NEC3/4 or similar contracts.
• Able to motivate and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead all civil engineering site activities.
• Oversee budgets and resources to achieve project objectives.
• Manage site administration and compliance with regulations.
• Promote health, safety, and quality leadership on site.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering knowledge

Leadership

Client relationship building

Health and safety compliance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

SMSTS qualification

IOSH qualification

Job description

Site Agent – Civils

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Salary: £70,000 - £75,000

Location: Ipswich

Region: Suffolk

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently looking for a Site Agent to work for one of the biggest construction firms in the UK.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will oversee both direct and indirect teams, manage resources efficiently, and work closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery.

Duties

• Lead all civil engineering site activities, managing operatives and sub-contractors to deliver safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
• Oversee budgets, resources, and programme to achieve project objectives and maximise project profit
• Manage site administration, including risk assessments, method statements, work package plans, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, environmental management plans, and quality plans
• Promote health, safety, quality, environmental, and mental wellbeing leadership on site
• Build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service
• Encourage innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement
• Coach, mentor, and develop your team to maintain high performance and competency compliance

Requirements

• Substantial experience managing civil engineering projects, ideally including infrastructure, highways, utilities, earthworks, or structures, with responsibility for project profit and loss.
• You’ll be technically confident, with strong knowledge of civil engineering practices, CDM regulations, temporary works, and waste management.
• Experience delivering projects under NEC3/4 or similar contracts is highly desirable.
• You’ll be a strong leader, capable of motivating, coaching, and developing your team while maintaining excellent communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience), SMSTS and IOSH qualifications are essential.
• Chartered status, NRSWA Supervisor, or Temporary Works qualifications are desirable.
• A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.

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