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Motus
Site Agent / Site Manager
Job summary
A regional contractor is seeking an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager to oversee civil engineering projects in the Devon & Cornwall area. The role involves managing junction improvements and cycleway extensions while ensuring projects are delivered safely and on time. Candidates must have a proven background in civil engineering, strong technical knowledge, and relevant qualifications. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 and opportunities for career progression.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Proven background as a Site Agent or Site Manager within civil engineering or highways.
- Experience delivering highways projects such as junction upgrades, cycleways, and temporary works.
- Previous experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day site management and delivery.
- Drive HSE performance through inductions, RAMS, audits, and site briefings.
- Manage subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials effectively.
Skills
Education
Site Agent / Site Manager – Civil Engineering & Highways
📍 Devon & Cornwall (based between Exeter and Plymouth)
💰 Up to £50,000 + benefits
🕐 Permanent, full-time
We are currently looking for an experienced Site Agent / Site Manager with a strong engineering bias to oversee the delivery of civil engineering and highways projects across Devon and Cornwall.
You’ll play a key role in managing projects such as junction improvements, cycleway extensions, and temporary works , ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and to programme. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional contractor with a strong reputation for quality and long-term local projects.
- Lead day-to-day site management and delivery
- Drive HSE performance through inductions, RAMS, audits, and site briefings
- Manage subcontractors, labour, plant, and materials effectively
- Plan and report on progress, maintaining accurate site records
- Ensure works are completed to specification, budget, and timescale
- Liaise with clients, designers, and stakeholders to resolve issues
- Proven background as a Site Agent or Site Manager within civil engineering or highways
- Experience delivering highways projects such as junction upgrades, cycleways, and temporary works
- Previous experience working for a Tier 1 main contractor
- Strong technical knowledge, HSE leadership, and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence
- SMSTS (or equivalent)
- CSCS
- First Aid at Work
- Temporary Works (Appointed Person / Supervisor) – advantageous
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Company benefits package
- Permanent role with local / regional projects
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development
📩 For more information or to apply, please contact Laura at RGB Recruitment.
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