We are ambitious
That’s why we we’re keen to hear from determined and motivated people like you to help us deliver on our promises.
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Site Agent to lead civil engineering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. You will oversee both direct and indirect teams, manage resources efficiently, and work closely with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth project delivery. Success in this role will be measured by project delivery, cost control, safety performance, team competency, and customer satisfaction.
Here are some of the activities you will be involved in…
Lead all civil engineering site activities, managing operatives and sub-contractors to deliver safely, efficiently, and to quality standards
Oversee budgets, resources, and programme to achieve project objectives and maximise project profit
Manage site administration, including risk assessments, method statements, work package plans, and reporting
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, environmental management plans, and quality plans
Promote health, safety, quality, environmental, and mental wellbeing leadership on site
Build strong client relationships and deliver exceptional customer service
Encourage innovation, value engineering, and continuous improvement
Coach, mentor, and develop your team to maintain high performance and competency compliance
We would love to hear from you if:
You have substantial experience managing civil engineering projects, ideally including infrastructure, highways, utilities, earthworks, or structures, with responsibility for project profit and loss. You’ll be technically confident, with strong knowledge of civil engineering practices, CDM regulations, temporary works, and waste management. Experience delivering projects under NEC3/4 or similar contracts is highly desirable.
You’ll be a strong leader, capable of motivating, coaching, and developing your team while maintaining excellent communication with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams. A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent experience), SMSTS and IOSH qualifications are essential. Chartered status, NRSWA Supervisor, or Temporary Works qualifications are desirable. A full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK are required.
We are looking for someone organised, solutions-focused, and able to manage competing priorities, committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard, while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Our Company
Every day we work smarter, greener and use our imaginations.
Our purpose at Clancy is simple - we make life better for everyone’s growing families. We play a vital role in providing fresh drinking water and power to millions of homes and businesses and so much more.
We are one of the biggest family owned construction businesses in the UK and we care about our people, our clients and the environment.
What Next
You apply, and we respond within two weeks (we know how annoying it is not to hear anything back)! If you don’t receive feedback within that timescale, please don’t be afraid to chase us - one of our values is to do what we say we will do!
Benefits
In addition to helping you reach your career goals, a competitive salary, pension, healthcare and holiday allowance starting at 24-26 days per annum, we also offer perks including Clancy Xtras, our employee benefits programme with discounts for numerous well-known retailers such as Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Currys PC World and Vue Cinemas, cycle to work scheme as well as an Employee Assistance Programme.