Location Ipswich, Suffolk Start Date 1 September 2025 ❓ Position Overview On a major civil infrastructure scheme, the Site Agent will be responsibile for overlooking the delivery of multiple civil engineering packages, managing a mixed on-site workforce and ensuring that all works meet the highest standards in health, safety, environmental performance, and quality. Day Rate £375–£400 per day ️ Key Responsibilities * Provide clear, proactive, and visible leadership in all matters relating to health, safety, environment, and quality. * Ensure preparation and effective communication of risk assessments and method statements to site supervisors. * Promote workforce wellbeing and a positive safety culture. * Contribute to buildability reviews and value engineering proposals. * Agree construction methods and schedules with planners and production teams. * Set, monitor, and control resource requirements, production outputs, and overhead targets. * Analyse fully resourced programmes and create operational targets aligned with the overall contract plan. * Lead short-term planning, ensuring the site team and supply chain are briefed and aligned. * Direct, motivate, and manage the project team effectively. * Coordinate the allocation of resources, including selection and management of subcontractors. ✅ Candidate Essentials Experience * Civil engineering background with proven delivery experience in earthworks, drainage, ducting, and pavement construction, ideally within highways. * Strong technical knowledge across all elements of highway construction. * Experience managing teams and subcontractors in a site-based role. * Familiarity with CDM regulations and relevant testing/specification standards. Skills & Competencies * Able to work independently and under pressure with a positive, solutions-focused approach. * Skilled in producing RAMS, task briefings, and implementing safety, quality, and environmental systems. Qualifications * Degree, HNC, or HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent. * CSCS card and SMSTS. * IOSH Managing Safely. * Temporary Works Supervisor or Coordinator (desirable). * Legal right to work in the UK. ➕ Additional Info Role based within a Tier 1 delivery environment, with a strong emphasis on safety, environmental stewardship, and quality assurance