Site Agent
Girling Jones Ltd
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
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
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
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.
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