Site Agent

  • Brownlee Cale Ltd
  • Brampton, Cumbria
  • 02/10/2026
Seasonal Construction Civil Engineer Site Manager Management QA-Quality Control Architect and Design Skilled Trades & Labour

Job Description

We're looking for an experienced Site Agent to take ownership of a circa £2m Water Treatment infrastructure scheme in Cumbria.

With approximately 12 months of delivery, this is an opportunity to take control of a project from mobilisation through construction, commissioning and handover.

The Role

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the scheme, including:

  • Overall management of site operations

  • Managing the Engineer, Supervisor, direct labour and specialist subcontractors

  • Driving the construction programme and short-term look-aheads

  • Coordinating civils, mechanical and associated works

  • Managing labour, plant, materials and procurement requirements

  • Managing RAMS, permits and site documentation

  • Driving QA, ITPs and progressive handover

  • Monitoring productivity, cost and programme performance

  • Maintaining accurate contemporary project records

  • Identifying and recording change

  • Working closely with Commercial and Planning teams

  • Managing client, designer and stakeholder interfaces

  • Coordinating commissioning and project close-out

You'll Need

  • Proven Site Agent / Site Manager experience

  • Strong civil engineering background

  • Water / wastewater treatment experience highly advantageous

  • Experience taking ownership of projects in the £1m £5m range

  • Strong subcontractor and programme management capability

  • SMSTS, Temporary Works Supervisor and appropriate CSCS

This will suit a Site Agent who likes owning their project rather than being one of many managers on a huge scheme.

Off Payroll engagement subject to SDS/SDC assessment