Site Agent

Can you demonstrate proven experience in leading construction teams and managing subcontractors to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to specification?
Do you hold key safety and management competencies such as CSCS Management card, SMSTS, or Temporary Works Coordinator certification?
Are you looking for a role where you can directly influence project outcomes, drive innovation, and be recognised for delivering excellence?

The Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a Site Agent role as part of a growing project portfolio. With expansion driving the need for strong leadership on complex construction works, this position offers the chance to lead a dedicated team, manage subcontractors and suppliers, and ensure delivery of high-quality outcomes. The role provides exposure to major infrastructure projects, opportunities to influence innovative solutions, and the chance to build strong collaborative relationships with clients and stakeholders. Key benefits include career progression, involvement in high-profile projects, and the ability to shape delivery standards while working in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Your duties and responsibilities will be

• Lead and manage the construction team to deliver works in compliance with all requirements.
• Coordinate with project teams to achieve project goals.
• Manage subcontractor packages, procurement, and commercial accounts.
• Oversee contract compliance, health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Produce and manage project management plans, programmes, and resource allocation.
• Monitor production targets, variances, and implement improvement plans.
• Challenge designs and specifications to drive efficiency and savings.
• Maintain project risk management processes and contribute to risk registers.
• Promote high standards of quality, sustainability, and compliance.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Maintain strong client, designer, and stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to project reporting, forecasting, and handover documentation.

You will have the following qualifications & experience:

• Proven experience in leading and managing construction teams on complex projects
• Strong knowledge of subcontractor management, procurement processes, and commercial account handling
• Ability to produce, maintain, and manage project management plans and programmes
• Competence in resource planning, workload management, and identifying training needs within a construction team
• Experience in monitoring production targets, identifying variances, and implementing improvement plans
• Familiarity with project risk management processes, including use of risk registers and software tools
• Detailed understanding of health, safety, environmental, sustainability, and quality compliance requirements

It s great if you also have the following

• CSCS Management card
• SMSTS certification
• Temporary Works Coordinator qualification
• Lifting Appointed Person (Blue Card)
• Confined Spaces Medium Risk training
• Experience with project management systems (e.g., Themis)
• Strong collaborative working skills

The setting for the role
You will be based on-site, working closely with project managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and client teams. The role requires flexibility with working hours.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, and we are committed to ensuring an accessible and supportive recruitment process for everyone. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we ll do our best to accommodate.

Millbank operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.