Site Agent - Eastbourne

BALFOUR BEATTY; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing critical infrastructure across the UK. As a Site Agent, you'll lead vital projects that improve safety and connectivity on busy routes. Your expertise in civil engineering will be essential in managing site operations and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers the chance to work with a collaborative team, contributing to significant infrastructure developments that support communities and economies. With a comprehensive benefits package and flexible working options, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the civil engineering sector.

Benefits

Flexible Working Options

Paid Leave

Pension Plan

Share Plans

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent on Civil Engineering Projects.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations to ensure timely project delivery.
• Coordinate subcontractors and manage quality assurance.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

SMSTS Ticket

First Aid Certification

Job description

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we're proud to deliver critical highways improvements across the UK. We are currently seeking a Site Agent to join our Regional Civils team on the A22 Corridor improvement programme in Eastbourne.

This high-profile highways scheme aims to enhance capacity, safety, and connectivity on one of South East's busiest routes. As a Site Agent, you will play a key role in the leadership team, ensuring the project is delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

What you'll be doing

• Lead site operations to ensure the project is delivered on time
• Coordinate Sub Contractors and ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Collaborate with Engineers, Planners, and stakeholders
• Monitor progress and report updates to the Project Manager
• Manage QA across the project

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• BSc/HNC in Civil Engineering
• Previous experience as a Site Agent on a Civil Engineering Project
• An SMSTS Ticket and First Aid certification
• Good stakeholder management experience
• Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor (beneficial)

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious projects, developing, building, and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports national economies and communities.

Why join us?

Alongside meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working options, paid leave, pension, share plans, and more. You can tailor your benefits to suit your needs.

About us

Our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects across England and Wales in sectors like highways, rail, flood defense, and industry.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Learn more at balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

We support initiatives like WISE, enei, and others, and are recognized as a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme'. We encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to supporting applicants with disabilities.