Site Agent / Site Manager
Location: London
Sector: Civil Engineering | Infrastructure
Salary: -60,000 - -65,000
Type: Permanent

We''re working with a well-established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor to recruit a Site Agent / Site Manager to support the delivery of infrastructure projects across the region.

Projects range from framework-based works through to standalone civil engineering schemes, offering a varied workload across infrastructure environments. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard of quality and commercial performance.

The Role

As Site Agent / Site Manager, you will be responsible for managing construction activities on site, ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and client expectations.

Working closely with project, engineering and commercial teams, you will coordinate site operations, manage resources and maintain strong communication across all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Site & Project Management

• Lead the successful delivery of infrastructure and civil engineering projects
• Manage site teams including Sub Agents, Engineers and Foremen
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to specification
• Produce and manage construction programmes and short-term lookaheads
• Coordinate procurement schedules and resource requirements

Health, Safety & Quality

• Ensure compliance with company procedures, RAMS and ITPs
• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental performance
• Ensure works are delivered defect-free and in line with quality expectations
• Support implementation of waste management and environmental plans

Commercial & Cost Control

• Support commercial performance and project cost control
• Maintain accurate site records and reporting documentation
• Identify value engineering opportunities and efficiencies
• Work closely with commercial teams to maximise project value

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Chair site meetings and provide accurate project reporting
• Maintain strong working relationships across site and project teams

What We''re Looking For

Essential

• Experience working as a Site Agent or Site Manager within civil engineering or infrastructure
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations, programme management and cost control
• Knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• CSCS and SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely

Desirable

• Experience working within regulated infrastructure environments
• Temporary Works Coordinator certification
• Confined space training
• Experience using Primavera P6
• Chartered or working towards professional accreditation

What''s On Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Long-term secured workload across major infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically complex schemes
• Clear progression within a growing delivery team
• Supportive and collaborative working environment