Site Agent
Major Marine Civil Engineering Project Britain s Ocean City
The Opportunity
We re seeking an experienced
Site Agent to take full ownership of a major work package on a flagship marine civil engineering project in Britain s Ocean City.
This is a nationally significant infrastructure scheme involving complex reinforced concrete and heavy civils works within a challenging marine environment. It s an opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility leading from the front, driving programme performance, and taking full accountability for delivery.
If you re ready for a role where your decisions directly influence project success, this is a standout career move.
The Business
Our client is a highly respected civil engineering contractor with a strong track record across marine, water, environmental infrastructure, and energy sectors.
They are recognised for delivering technically challenging, high-value projects for major public and private sector clients, with a reputation built on quality, precision, and long-term partnerships.
This is a business where standards are high, performance is valued, and leadership is rewarded.
The Role
As
Site Agent, you ll hold full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery of a key section of works. You ll lead multidisciplinary site teams, ensuring operations are delivered to programme, budget, and quality expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Taking full operational control of a major work package
- Leading Senior Engineers, Section Engineers, and site teams
- Managing subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners
- Driving short-term planning and programme performance
- Acting as the main client contact and attending progress meetings
- Overseeing health & safety compliance and maintaining high standards on site
- Reviewing and approving RAMS
- Working closely with commercial teams on cost control, reporting, and forecasting
- Identifying and mitigating delivery risks proactively
- Ensuring technical and quality compliance across reinforced concrete and marine works
This is a hands-on leadership role offering genuine accountability and visibility on a major project.
About You
We re looking for a proven
Site Agent with a strong heavy civils background.
You ll bring:
- Experience delivering major civil engineering projects in a Site Agent role
- Strong expertise in reinforced concrete structures
- Marine or major infrastructure experience (desirable)
- A track record of managing teams and subcontractors successfully
- Strong commercial awareness and NEC contract knowledge
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- Eligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance
You ll be organised, decisive, and confident operating in a fast-paced live project environment.
What s In It For You?
- Long-term opportunity on a nationally significant infrastructure project
- Full ownership of a major section of works
- Exposure to technically challenging engineering
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Strong future project pipeline and career progression prospects
Why This Role?
If you re a
Site Agent looking for real responsibility, technical challenge, and the chance to lead on a flagship marine infrastructure scheme, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.
Interested? Apply now in confidence to find out more.