Site Agent / Site Manager

TMS Maritime; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK marine and civil engineering contractor is looking for a Site Agent/Site Manager to oversee site delivery for various projects nationwide. The role requires managing site operations, ensuring safety and quality, and coordinating with multiple stakeholders. Candidates should have at least 3 years of civil engineering experience and a relevant qualification. Perks include 23 days of annual leave, paid overtime, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Paid overtime

Enhanced rates

Company car with personal use

Annual bonus (~10%)

Long-term incentive plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in civil engineering site delivery.
• Operational experience at Site Agent or Site Manager level required.
• Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 points.

Responsibilities

• Lead site operations including labour, materials, and logistics.
• Promote a proactive health and safety culture.
• Manage technical delivery including ITPs and inspections.
• Track project progress and report clearly.
• Coordinate stakeholders on site to ensure seamless delivery.
• Support commercial teams with accurate site data.

Skills

Civil engineering site delivery

Strong planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Safety management

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

CSCS Site Manager/Supervisor card

SMSTS certification

Job description

TMS Maritime is expanding due to continued growth and is seeking a Site Agent / Site Manager. Key perks but not limited; 23 days annual leave, paid overtime and enhanced rates, company car with personal use, annual bonus (~10%) and long-term incentive plan and the opportunity to progress into Project Manager and wider leadership roles.

Why TMS Maritime? At TMS Maritime, you’ll be part of a leading UK marine and civil engineering contractor delivering high-profile coastal protection, harbour, flood defences, piling and dredging projects throughout the UK. We work across marine, tidal and inland waterways with a “can-do” culture that values safety, quality, integrity and practical solutions.

The Role

As Site Agent / Site Manager, you’ll take full ownership of daily site delivery across UK civil and marine infrastructure projects, ensuring work is safe, on programme and right first time.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading site operations including labour, subcontractors, plant, materials, logistics and traffic management.
• Promoting and maintaining a proactive health, safety and environmental culture through briefings, toolbox talks, inspections and audits.
• Managing technical delivery : drawings, specifications, ITPs, inspections and testing, working with engineering teams to solve challenges.
• Short-term planning, tracking progress and providing clear, concise reporting.
• Coordinating all stakeholders on site; clients, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams to keep delivery seamless.
• Supporting commercial teams with accurate site data.
• Projects often work within tidal and programme constraints, requiring strong planning, prioritisation and problem‑solving skills.

Location & Working Pattern

• UK-wide, site-based role; you’ll be working across varied locations, not office based.
• Regular travel and overnight stays will be required.
• Typical hours : 07 : 30–17 : 30 with longer days dependent on programme and tidal windows.
• Potential weekend work on busy programmes.

Essential Criteria

• HNC / HND or Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or similar.
• 3 + years’ experience in civil engineering site delivery, operating at Site Agent / Site Manager level.
• Civil engineering, infrastructure, utilities or heavy civils background is essential.
• CSCS Site Manager / Supervisor card and SMSTS preferred.
• Full UK driving licence (maximum 6 points).

If you thrive on solving real-world site challenges, working across locations UK-wide and making a visible impact every day, this is your next career step. Click to Apply!