Site Agent

Posted 20 January 2026
Salary £370 - £470/day
Start Date ASAP
LocationChelmsford
Job type Contract
Job Duration12 Months
Discipline Management and Supervisory
ReferenceSite Agent Chelmsford

Job description

​We are looking to appoint an experienced Site Agent to work on a large-scale tunnelling and shafts project. This is a long-term contract role on a technically challenging civil engineering scheme.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Managing day-to-day site operations on tunnelling and shaft works

  • Delivering works safely, on programme and within budget

  • Supervising subcontractors, labour and plant

  • Liaising with engineering, commercial and project teams

  • Ensuring full compliance with HSEQ standards and project requirements

  • Preparing RAMS, short-term programmes and progress updates

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working as a Site Agent on civil engineering projects

  • Strong background in tunnelling, shafts, deep excavations or heavy civils

  • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid certificates (essential)

  • Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills

What’s on Offer:

  • £370 – £470 per day (CIS / LTD), depending on experience

  • 12-month contract with the potential for extension

  • Opportunity to work on a high-profile infrastructure project

If this is something that interests you please apply and someone from the team will be in touch