Site Agent / Sub Agent

Matchtech; Edithmead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure contractor in the UK seeks a Site Agent/Senior Site Agent to oversee civil engineering projects and ensure safe operations. The ideal candidate has a degree in civil engineering and relevant certifications, with experience in leading teams and managing site delivery. This role includes a competitive salary, company car, and extensive employee benefits in a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

Company car or car allowance

Private medical insurance

25 days' holiday + bank holidays

Up to 3 volunteer days

Contributory pension & life insurance

Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards

Structured career development

Access to leadership development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in civil engineering, highways or structures.
• Strong commercial and programme management skills.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations and safety-critical activities.
• Promote a strong on-site safety culture.
• Plan resources, plant, and materials.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and contract requirements.
• Monitor progress against programme and budget.

Skills

Leadership

Safety management

Resource planning

Compliance knowledge

Commercial management

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering

Tools

SMSTS certification

PTS certification

CSCS certification

Job description

Site Agent / Senior Site Agent

Civil Engineering - Portishead

Matchtech is recruiting on behalf of a major infrastructure contractor delivering flagship highways and structures projects across the Western region. With a strong pipeline of bridges, tunnels, stations and complex civils schemes, this is an exciting opportunity to step into a senior site leadership role within a fast-paced, supportive team.

The Role

As Site Agent / Senior Site Agent, you will take ownership of day-to-day delivery across high-profile civils, highways and structures projects. You'll ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards-driving programme performance, quality and excellent client relationships.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading daily site operations and safety-critical activities
• Promoting a strong on-site safety culture
• Planning resources, plant and materials
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, contract requirements and H&S plans
• Monitoring progress against programme and budget
• Liaising with site teams, surveyors and stakeholders
• Supporting change management and producing formal progress reportsWorking closely with the Project Manager to achieve successful delivery

About You

• Experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent in civil engineering, highways or structures
• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• SMSTS, PTS and CSCS certifications
• Strong commercial and programme management skills
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage subcontractors

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company car or car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Up to 3 volunteer days
• Contributory pension & life insurance
• Westfield Health Cash Plan & Rewards
• Structured career development and internal progression routes
• Access to leadership and professional development programmes
• Safe, supportive and collaborative working environment