Site Agent in Plymouth

Job description

Agent – Civil Engineering (Outside IR35)

Location: Plymouth

Contract Type: 12-Month Contract

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Start Date: ASAP

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Agent to join our delivery team on a major infrastructure project in the South West.

This role offers the opportunity to take a key leadership position within one of the UK’s most complex and challenging construction programmes, overseeing site-level delivery and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards of quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and management in a client-facing capacity, promoting a culture focused on safety, quality and collaboration.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractor activities, chairing regular progress and coordination meetings.
• Report to senior leadership across multiple project and functional teams.
• Liaise with site teams and cross-functional departments to ensure smooth delivery of works.
• Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, maintaining an accurate risk register.
• Review drawings and technical documentation, raising TQs, RFIs or NCRs where required.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and site governance requirements.
• Oversee Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), RAMS, permits to work, and site licence control measures.
• Support training and competency development for supervisors, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Prepare and monitor detailed schedules and programmes of work using tools such as Aphex or Primavera P6.
• Lead H&S and progress meetings, ensuring effective communication and follow-up.
• Manage handover documentation and ensure all project records are completed to the required standard.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ site experience in civil engineering, including at least 2 years in a Senior Engineer or Agent position.
• Strong leadership, coordination and communication skills.
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary construction activities.
• Proficient with MS Office and general IT systems.

Desirable:

• Experience with BIM / Digital tools (Autodesk, Bentley).
• Scheduling experience in Aphex, P6, or similar platforms.
• Understanding of Behavioural Safety / Human Performance principles.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Degree, HNC or HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Valid CSCS card.

Desirable:

• Chartered or working toward chartership (ICE / IStructE / CIOB).
• Project Management training (APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent).
• SMSTS / IOSH certification.
• Additional site competencies such as Temporary Works Coordinator, Lifting Appointed Person, or Confined Spaces (Medium).

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

30-10-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English