Site Agent
Kenton Black
The Role:
Reporting to the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and successful delivery of construction activities across designated work packages. You will lead site operations, manage subcontractors, coordinate resources, and ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in heavy civil engineering and infrastructure projects, with experience working within challenging marine environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day site operations and construction activities.
- Ensure works are delivered safely and in compliance with project procedures and industry regulations.
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams.
- Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery measures where required.
- Prepare and review RAMS, ITPs, permits, and construction documentation.
- Maintain high standards of quality assurance and environmental compliance.
- Lead site meetings and liaise with client representatives, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Manage labour, plant, and material resources effectively.
- Support commercial teams with progress reporting, change management, and record keeping.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Site Agent on major civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts and project delivery processes.
- Demonstrable experience in offshore marine civils, including works such as marine foundations, quay walls, jetties, breakwaters, dredging, coastal protection, marine piling, offshore structures, or port infrastructure.
- Excellent knowledge of health, safety, environmental, and quality management systems.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple work fronts within a complex construction environment.
- Relevant civil engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
Desirable:
- SMSTS
- CSCS Black Card
- Temporary Works Coordinator
- First Aid at Work
- Experience working on nationally significant infrastructure projects
- Knowledge of marine logistics and offshore construction methodologies
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