Job Description

SITE AGENT

Major Infrastructure Project * Devonport, Plymouth * Freelance * circa £500/day

Posted by Leon | TRIbuild Solutions

EXPERIENCE

5+ Years Required

THE OPPORTUNITY

An exciting freelance opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the Southwest. Working as a delivery partner on one of the most complex and challenging schemes in the UK today, you will be at the forefront of site-level construction delivery - taking ownership, driving progress, and making a real difference on a project of genuine national significance.

This is a site-based role requiring full-time presence on a regulated, complex project. You will work within a highly structured, safety-critical environment and will be expected to bring senior-level judgement, calm authority, and a collaborative mindset to every aspect of the works.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide site-level leadership in a client-facing environment, championing safety, quality, and positive team culture

Co-ordinate subcontractor activities including chairing regular progress and co-ordination meetings

Report to Senior Leadership Teams across multiple project organisational functions, directly and indirectly

Liaise with site teams and cross-functional departments to enable the works

Identify and manage opportunities and risks; maintain the project Risk Register in conjunction with relevant functions

Scrutinise drawings and technical documents to ensure accuracy and buildability

Provide intelligent oversight of site activities; raise TQs, RFIs and NCRs as required

Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, CDM regulations, company policy and best practice throughout construction and commissioning

Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits and site licence governance

Support training and development of subcontractors, site supervisors and the wider site workforce

Undertake detailed scheduling and programming of site activities in conjunction with the site team and subcontractors

Chair H&S and site progress meetings

Ensure all project documentation is produced, collated and completed ready for handover

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in a site-based construction Agent or equivalent senior role

Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice

Proven leadership and management of complex projects in a collaborative delivery environment

Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills

Ability to adapt rapidly to unexpected events and shape effective responses

Proficient in MS Office, scheduling software and document management systems

Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent, plus relevant vocational training

Valid and appropriate CSCS cardDesirable

BIM/digital tools experience including Autodesk and/or Bentley

Scheduling experience in Aphex, Primavera P6 or similar

Knowledge of Behavioural Science / Safety principles

Experience delivering complex or critical regulated contracts

Strong knowledge of construction legislation in a regulated environment (HSAWA, CDM)

Understanding of NEC contract forms and collaborative project delivery

Commercial, financial and analytical awareness

Chartered status with a relevant professional institution

Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, NEC PM accreditation)

Nuclear training (Triple Bar) or other regulated environment experience

SMSTS / IOSH / Senior Leaders Safety training

Specialist qualifications: Lifting Appointed Person, Confined Spaces, Temporary Works Co-ordinator/Supervisor

INTERESTED? APPLY NOW

Submit your CV via CV-Library, or contact Leon at TRIbuild Solutions