Site Agent - Ipswich

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Site Agent to lead a defined section of civil infrastructure works on a major project in the Suffolk area. You will be responsible for planning, delivery, and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time performance on site.

The role offers career progression within a supportive environment, with opportunities to grow into senior leadership positions while delivering high-quality outcomes on complex infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience as Site Agent, Senior Engineer or similar in civil/infrastructure.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a proactive mindset.
• SMSTS & CSCS certification.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planning, programming, and delivery of your section of works.
• Produce and monitor construction programmes and progress reports.
• Manage cost plans and oversee contractual elements of the project.
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and third parties to ensure smooth delivery.
• Work closely with commercial teams to identify and mitigate risks.
• Lead on health, safety, environment, and quality compliance.
• Review RAMS, ITPs, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Works Managers to meet key milestones.
• Ensure efficient and high-quality handover of completed works.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & programming

Stakeholder management

Health & safety awareness

Site supervision

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Site Agent

£60,000-80,000

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Permanent

Full-time

Suffolk, England

Are you a Site Agent or Senior Engineer looking to build a long-term career in civil engineering on major infrastructure projects? Do you want to take ownership of your own section of works while developing towards senior leadership roles within a growing business? If so, this could be the ideal next step for you.

Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint a Site Agent to join their delivery team on a long-term infrastructure project. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering complex and rewarding works, while progressing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will take full responsibility for managing a section of works, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. You'll be empowered to lead from the front, driving a 'right first time' culture while contributing to the long-term success of the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of planning, programming, and delivery of your section of works
• Produce and monitor construction programmes and progress reports
• Manage cost plans and oversee contractual elements of the project
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and third parties to ensure smooth delivery
• Work closely with commercial teams to identify and mitigate risks
• Lead on health, safety, environment, and quality compliance
• Review and approve RAMS, ITPs, and engineering documentation
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Works Managers to meet key milestones
• Ensure efficient and high-quality handover of completed works

About You

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Site Agent, Senior Engineer, or similar role within civil engineering/infrastructure
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a proactive mindset
• SMSTS & CSCS certification
• Full UK driving licence

Why Apply?

• Long-term, stable project with career progression opportunities
• Exposure to major infrastructure works
• Opportunity to take real ownership and grow into senior roles
• Join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.