Site Delivery Lead – Civil Construction & Safety

JT Search; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JT Search is seeking a Site Agent to assume responsibility for site-level delivery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and the highest quality standards on construction projects. You will lead activities from mobilisation to completion, collaborating with experienced project managers, engineers, and commercial teams in a culture that places engineering at its core.

You will own site operations with autonomy while receiving support from a collaborative and innovative team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering or infrastructure project delivery.
• Ability to lead site teams and deliver complex construction projects.
• Experience delivering reinforced concrete packages.
• Strong knowledge of programme management, site coordination, and construction methodologies.
• Familiarity with contracts, cost control, and project reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safe working practices and proactive health, safety, and environmental management.

Responsibilities

• Own the delivery of site works from mobilisation to project completion, ensuring safety, programme adherence and quality expectations.
• Plan, programme, and coordinate labour, plant, and materials for smooth project delivery.
• Drive a strong health, safety, and environmental culture on site through briefings, inspections, and visible leadership.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams to ensure performance, quality and safety compliance.
• Address site issues promptly and escalate to maintain smooth project delivery.
• Ensure works meet inspection/testing requirements and adhere to specifications.
• Maintain accurate site records including daily logs and progress reports.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and commercial teams on design queries and scope changes.
• Track resource usage, valuations, and report variations to support financial performance.
• Provide regular progress updates to the project team.

Skills

Civil engineering

Site leadership

Programme management

Cost control

Health & safety

Job description

JT Search is seeking a Site Agent to assume responsibility for site-level delivery, ensuring safety, efficiency, and the highest quality standards on construction projects. You will lead activities from mobilisation to completion, collaborating with experienced project managers, engineers, and commercial teams in a culture that places engineering at its core.

You will own site operations with autonomy while receiving support from a collaborative and innovative team.