Site Agent

Job description

Agent

Location: Plymouth

Reporting to: Section Manager

Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week (07:30 – 17:00)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Agent to manage the technical compliance and delivery of a major infrastructure project within a highly regulated, live operational environment.

You will take responsibility for ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, to specification, and within commercial targets. This role requires strong leadership capability, commercial awareness, and experience managing reinforced concrete and civil engineering works.

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required (this process can take up to 8 weeks). Further SC clearance will also be required.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidates must be British Nationals.

Key Responsibilities

Programming works and managing commercial performance to meet project objectives

Ensuring effective utilisation of labour, plant, materials, and supply chain resources

Taking full ownership and accountability for profit and loss within your section

Managing financial forecasts, cost and value reconciliation, and commercial reviews

Monitoring and recording delivery against programme and construction methods

Identifying risks and implementing mitigation measures to minimise programme impacts

Ensuring works are delivered in accordance with specification and quality standards

Supporting implementation and monitoring of Health, Safety and Environmental policies

Leading, supervising and mentoring engineering and site teams

Ensuring engineering works are accurately and clearly set out prior to commencement

Maintaining accurate records of labour, plant, materials, and subcontractors

Assisting with monthly and quarterly commercial forecasting and reporting

Maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders, delivery teams, and supply chain

Ensuring sufficient resources are procured and available in line with programme requirements

What We’re Looking For

Relevant qualification (Management qualification / NVQ Level 3 / HNC / Degree)

SSSTS or SMSTS

Experience working with reinforced concrete and civil engineering projects

Experience managing engineering teams and technical delivery

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of cost control processes

Familiar with Quality Management Systems and RAMS preparation

Strong leadership and organisational skills

Experience managing client interfaces and project delivery

Desirable

Experience in reinforced concrete structures

Experience working in highly regulated environments

Temporary Works Supervisor experience

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Plymouth

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-02-2026

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