Site Agent

Posted 23 October 2025
Salary £450 - £600/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationPlymouth
Job type Contract
Job Duration12 - 18 Months
Discipline Civil Engineering
ReferenceSite Agent Plymouth

Job description

​An excellent long-term opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major civil engineering contractor delivering a complex infrastructure project in Plymouth. The role involves overseeing key packages of work in utilities, tunnelling, and water infrastructure, with a minimum commitment of12 to 18 months.

This position is offered outside IR35, with payment available via CIS or Limited Company.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the delivery of site works in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements

  • Manage and coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and in-house teams

  • Liaise with the client, project engineers, and stakeholders to maintain clear communication and progress reporting

  • Monitor and drive progress, ensuring that project milestones are achieved

  • Ensure adherence to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

  • Maintain accurate site documentation and support cost/resource management

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a Site Agent or similar leadership role and two years as a senior engineer

  • Background in tunnelling, utilities, water, or infrastructure project's

  • Strong understanding of civil engineering practices and construction management

  • CSCS and SMSTS required

  • First Aid and Temporary Works Coordinator certification (preferred)

  • Excellent organisational and leadership skills

What’s On Offer:

  • Long-term freelance role:12–18 months minimum

  • Outside IR35 CIS or Ltd Company 

  • Immediate start available

  • Competitive day rate (depending on experience)

If this is something that is of interest please reach out to me and I will be in touch.