Site Agent

  • Girling Jones Ltd
  • Exeter, Devon
  • 17/02/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Site Agent
Major Marine Civil Engineering Project Britain s Ocean City

The Opportunity

We re recruiting an experienced Site Agent to take full operational ownership of a major work package on a flagship marine civil engineering scheme in Britain s Ocean City.
This is a nationally significant infrastructure project delivering complex reinforced concrete and heavy civils works in a technically demanding marine environment.
If you re ready to lead from the front, drive programme and take full responsibility for delivery this is a serious opportunity.

The Business

Our client is a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation across the marine, water, environmental infrastructure and energy sectors.
They deliver high-profile, technically challenging schemes for major public and private sector clients and are known for quality, precision and repeat business.
This is a business where standards are high and leadership matters.

The Role

As Site Agent, you ll take responsibility for the safe, efficient and commercially sound delivery of a major section of works.
You ll lead engineering, supervisory and subcontract teams, ensuring works are delivered to programme, budget and quality expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
  • Full operational management of a defined work package
  • Leading Senior Engineers, Section Engineers and site teams
  • Managing subcontractors and specialist trades
  • Driving short-term planning and programme delivery
  • Leading client interface and attending progress meetings
  • Overseeing H&S compliance and site standards
  • Reviewing and approving RAMS
  • Working closely with commercial teams on cost control and reporting
  • Proactively identifying and resolving delivery risks
  • Ensuring quality and technical compliance on complex RC and marine works
This is a hands-on leadership role with real accountability.

About You

We re looking for a proven Site Agent with strong heavy civils experience.
You ll bring:
  • Experience delivering major civil engineering projects as Site Agent
  • Strong background in reinforced concrete structures
  • Marine or infrastructure project experience desirable
  • Proven ability to manage teams and subcontractors
  • Strong commercial awareness and NEC contract familiarity
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Ability to obtain SC Security Clearance
You ll be organised, commercially aware and confident making decisions on live projects.

What s In It For You?
  • Long-term security on a nationally significant project
  • Full ownership of a major work package
  • Technically challenging and varied works
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Strong forward workload and future opportunities
If you re a Site Agent ready to lead on a flagship marine infrastructure project, this is a serious career move.

Apply now to hear more