Site Agent: Lead Civil Infra Projects | Path to PM (NE)

CDM Recruitment Ltd; North East; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Clear progression into Project Manager

Supportive operational and engineering

High profile North East civils schemes

Job summary

CDM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent for a North East civils project. You will lead day‑to‑day site operations, manage site teams and subcontractors, and drive progress while ensuring safety and quality standards across complex works.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, good communication, and a track record in civils with SMSTS/CSCS First Aid qualifications. The role offers clear progression into project management within a well‑established contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Site Agent, Sub Agent, or senior operational role within civil engineering.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities on civils and infrastructure schemes.
• Confident communicator with ability to drive programme performance and maintain safety quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day site operations in line with programme.
• Oversee site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers ensuring high workmanship standards.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions to maintain momentum.
• Ensure quality inspections and documentation meet specification (ITPs).
• Promote health and safety compliance across site operations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, engineers, clients and authorities to ensure smooth delivery.
• Support commercial teams with progress updates and site cost control.

Skills

Site leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Education

CSCS certification

Tools

SMSTS

First Aid

Job description

CDM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Agent for a North East civils project. You will lead day‑to‑day site operations, manage site teams and subcontractors, and drive progress while ensuring safety and quality standards across complex works.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, good communication, and a track record in civils with SMSTS/CSCS First Aid qualifications. The role offers clear progression into project management within a well‑established contractor.