SITE AGENT
Major Infrastructure Project Devonport, Plymouth Freelance circa 500/day
EXPERIENCE
5+ Years Required
THE OPPORTUNITY
An exciting freelance opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the Southwest. Working as a delivery partner on one of the most complex and challenging schemes in the UK today, you will be at the forefront of site-level construction delivery - taking ownership, driving progress, and making a real difference on a project of genuine national significance.
This is a site-based role requiring full-time presence on a regulated, complex project. You will work within a highly structured, safety-critical environment and will be expected to bring senior-level judgement, calm authority, and a collaborative mindset to every aspect of the works.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Provide site-level leadership in a client-facing environment, championing safety, quality, and positive team culture
* Co-ordinate subcontractor activities including chairing regular progress and co-ordination meetings
* Report to Senior Leadership Teams across multiple project organisational functions, directly and indirectly
* Liaise with site teams and cross-functional departments to enable the works
* Identify and manage opportunities and risks; maintain the project Risk Register in conjunction with relevant functions
* Scrutinise drawings and technical documents to ensure accuracy and buildability
* Provide intelligent oversight of site activities; raise TQs, RFIs and NCRs as required
* Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, CDM regulations, company policy and best practice throughout construction and commissioning
* Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits and site licence governance
* Support training and development of subcontractors, site supervisors and the wider site workforce
* Undertake detailed scheduling and programming of site activities in conjunction with the site team and subcontractors
* Chair H&S and site progress meetings
* Ensure all project documentation is produced, collated and completed ready for handover
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a site-based construction Agent or equivalent senior role
* Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice
* Proven leadership and management of complex projects in a collaborative delivery environment
* Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills
* Ability to adapt rapidly to unexpected events and shape effective responses
* Proficient in MS Office, scheduling software and document management systems
* Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent, plus relevant vocational training
* Valid and appropriate CSCS card
Desirable
* BIM/digital tools experience including Autodesk and/or Bentley
* Scheduling experience in Aphex, Primavera P6 or similar
* Knowledge of Behavioural Science / Safety principles
* Experience delivering complex or critical regulated contracts
* Strong knowledge of construction legislation in a regulated environment (HSAWA, CDM)
* Understanding of NEC contract forms and collaborative project delivery
* Commercial, financial and analytical awareness
* Chartered status with a relevant professional institution
* Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, NEC PM accreditation)
* Nuclear training (Triple Bar) or other regulated environment experience
* SMSTS / IOSH / Senior Leaders Safety training
* Specialist qualifications: Lifting Appointed Person, Confined Spaces, Temporary Works Co-ordinator/Supervisor
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