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The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced freelance Site Agent to oversee STW drainage works across projects in Coventry and Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering essential utilities and drainage improvement works. The business specialises in water, utilities, highways, heavy civils, and infrastructure projects across the UK, with a strong reputation for delivering technically complex schemes safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The Role As Site Agent, you will be responsible for managing day-to-day site operations across drainage and infrastructure works associated with sewage treatment facilities and related utility packages. You will oversee operational delivery, subcontractor coordination, programme management, and health & safety compliance while ensuring all works are completed in line with project requirements and client expectations. This role requires a proactive and organised individual with strong civils and drainage experience who is comfortable managing multiple work fronts within live infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day delivery of STW drainage and civils works Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, labour, and plant Ensuring works are completed safely, on programme, and within budget Monitoring progress and resolving operational issues on site Managing health, safety, environmental, and quality standards Producing and maintaining site documentation including RAMS and progress reports Liaising with clients, engineers, and operational stakeholders Supporting programme delivery and resource planning Ensuring all drainage and civils works are delivered to specification and quality standards Requirements Proven experience as a Site Agent within water, drainage, utilities, or heavy civils projects Strong understanding of STW infrastructure and drainage operations Excellent organisational and leadership skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams within live operational environments Strong communication and client-facing skills Essential qualifications include: SMSTS CSCS Card First Aid at Work

We are recruiting for an experienced freelance Site Agent to oversee a programme of Environment Agency works across multiple sites between Birmingham and Evesham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering key environmental and infrastructure improvement schemes. The business operates across utilities, water, highways, flood defence, heavy civils, and infrastructure sectors, with a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. The Role As Site Agent, you will take responsibility for managing day-to-day site operations across a number of Environment Agency projects, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget. The role will involve coordinating operational teams, subcontractors, plant, and materials while maintaining strong communication with clients, stakeholders, and site personnel across multiple live work locations. This is a hands-on operational role requiring strong leadership, programme management, and health & safety awareness within civils and infrastructure environments. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day operational delivery across multiple Environment Agency schemes Coordinating subcontractors, labour, plant, and site activities Ensuring works are delivered safely and in line with programme requirements Monitoring project progress and resolving operational issues Maintaining health, safety, environmental, and quality standards on site Producing site documentation including RAMS, reports, and records Liaising with clients, engineers, and project stakeholders Managing temporary works, permits, and construction methodologies Supporting commercial awareness and resource management throughout the project lifecycle Requirements Proven experience as a Site Agent within civils, utilities, flood defence, water, or infrastructure projects Strong organisational and leadership skills Ability to manage multiple sites and workstreams simultaneously Good understanding of health & safety and construction delivery processes Strong communication and client-facing skills Essential qualifications include: SMSTS CSCS Card First Aid at Work

The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced freelance Project Manager to oversee a major pipeline and infrastructure scheme across the Midlands. This long-term project involves large-scale utility, civils, and pipeline installation works delivered across multiple phases within a live infrastructure environment. The role is with a highly respected civil engineering and infrastructure contractor specialising in utilities, water, highways, heavy civils, and infrastructure projects throughout the UK. The business has built a strong reputation for delivering technically challenging schemes safely, efficiently, and to a high standard while maintaining excellent relationships with clients and supply chain partners. The Role Reporting into the senior operational team, the successful candidate will oversee project delivery while supporting and managing two Site Agents across the scheme. You will take responsibility for programme delivery, coordination of operational teams, subcontractor management, commercial awareness, and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Project Manager with pipeline, utilities, water, or heavy civils experience looking for a long-term freelance role on a major infrastructure project. Key Responsibilities Managing day-to-day operational delivery across the pipeline scheme Supporting and overseeing Site Agents and site delivery teams Ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, and within budget Managing subcontractors, labour, plant, and resource allocation Driving programme performance and resolving operational issues Attending client meetings and acting as a key site representative Monitoring quality assurance and ensuring compliance with specifications Reviewing RAMS, temporary works, and construction methodologies Producing progress reports and maintaining accurate project records Ensuring health, safety, and environmental standards are maintained at all times Requirements Proven experience as a Project Manager within civils, utilities, pipeline, or infrastructure projects Strong leadership and organisational skills Experience managing multiple work fronts and operational teams Good understanding of programme management and commercial awareness Ability to coordinate subcontractors and drive project delivery Strong communication and client-facing skills Essential qualifications include: SMSTS CSCS Card First Aid at Work

Sub-Agent Major Heavy Civil Engineering Project Bridgwater Area The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Freelance Sub-Agent to join a major heavy civil engineering project based near Bridgwater. The initial phase is due to run until October 2026, with strong potential to move onto further sections of the project beyond this stage. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for a contractor looking for continuity and stability on a flagship infrastructure scheme. This large-scale development spans multiple work packages, offering genuine variety and technical complexity throughout. The Project The scheme includes a broad range of heavy civil engineering elements, including: Sheet piling works Major earthworks River diversions and realignments Bridges and culverts This is a challenging and fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who enjoys complex engineering delivery and visible project progress. The Role As Sub-Agent , you ll take responsibility for managing sections of the works, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery in line with programme requirements. Key responsibilities include: Leading and coordinating site teams and engineers Overseeing daily site operations and progress Ensuring quality assurance and compliance with specifications Managing health & safety across your section Planning and short-term programming of works Liaising with subcontractors and stakeholders Contributing to site meetings and reporting progress Supporting commercial and cost control activities where required All necessary equipment will be provided by the client. About You We re looking for experienced Sub-Agents or Senior Engineers ready to step up, with a strong heavy civils background. Suitable experience may include: Major highways or infrastructure schemes Reinforced concrete structures (bridges, viaducts, etc.) Water or wastewater treatment projects Flood alleviation or river works Large-scale earthworks You ll also bring: Based within one hour of Bridgwater Degree or equivalent in Civil Engineering Proven experience delivering heavy civil engineering schemes Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Ability to commute to the Bridgwater area Full UK driving licence Right to live and work in the UK Rate & Package £360 £380 per day plus holiday pay, depending on experience Long-term contract on a major infrastructure project All site equipment provided Strong opportunity for further project continuity Why This Role? If you re a Freelance Sub-Agent looking for long-term work on a technically challenging major scheme, this is a standout opportunity offering security, variety, and genuine career value. Interested? Apply now in confidence to learn more.

We are currently seeking an experienced Freelance Sub Agent / Site Agent to join a major civil engineering project based in the South East of England. This is an excellent opportunity to work with a leading contractor delivering a long-term highways infrastructure and maintenance programme. The Role As Sub Agent / Site Agent, you will play a key role in the successful delivery of works across a live highways environment. You will be responsible for managing site operations, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities - Oversee day-to-day site activities on a major civil engineering contract - Manage subcontractors, site engineers, and direct labour - Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards - Coordinate works related to highways maintenance, including traffic management and public interface - Supervise and deliver drainage works (installation, repair, and maintenance) - Manage concrete repair activities, including structural and surface-level remediation - Monitor progress against programme and report to senior management - Maintain accurate site records, RAMS, and quality documentation - Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and local authorities Requirements - Proven experience in a Sub Agent or Site Agent role within civil engineering - Strong background in highways maintenance, drainage, and concrete repairs - SMSTS (or equivalent) - CSCS card (relevant level) - Strong leadership and communication skills - Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a live environment - Experience working on major infrastructure or framework contracts preferred

Position – Senior Engineer (Temporary Works Engineer) Based: Barrow in Furness – Freelance (12 months) Reporting to: Project Manager/Senior Site Agent Client: Established Civil Engineering company that covers projects to a wide range of clients in both the public sector and the private sector, throughout the UK. Work on a variety of civil’s projects ranging from £500k to 10 Million in value. Key Areas of Responsibility - Management of site engineers & QA - Experience of Setting Out Foundations, levels, dips and holding down bolts; - Have a good understanding of CAD; - Reviewing plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations Communicate setting out control and provide information to assist with the construction of works - Experience of Temporary works - Record ‘as built’ information for Health & Safety File - Ensure setting out equipment is properly maintained and calibrated - Carry out pre-start OGL surveys with Survey Department Skills and Ability - Applicants will have a proven record of setting out on civil engineering projects including Structures (RC) deep drainage, highways and infrastructure - Ideally qualified to Graduate standard - Applicants should hold a CSCS card and have at least 5 years site experience. - Excellent communications skills are essential, as is the ability to work under their own initiative. - Temporary Works coordinator certificate required - Applicants will be conversant with all surveying instruments, co-ordinate setting out. - SMSTS and First Aid will be an advantage (not essential) - A full driving licence is essential

A brand new Site Agent position has come available to us. Are you looking for a role near Luton? Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Contract type: Freelance Start date: ASAP Salary/Rate: Negotiable and dependant upon experience Randstad CPE contact: James Atkins at the Maidstone branch on (phone number removed)The Company and project A well known contractor that work across most sectors in the construction industry who are working on various projects in the Luton area (both build and civils). You will be responsible for: Reporting to a visiting Contracts Manager Supervising all subcontract and direct labour and technical staff Planning, scheduling, procuring and delivering the project effectively, often to a tight schedule Managing all health and safety Liaising with the client team and consultantsRequirements: Degree / HND in Civil Engineering Ideally you will have progressed from site engineer to site agent Good IT skills required including MS Office packages Experience of managing civil engineering projects with a main contractor with experience in - highways, bridges, infrastructure, environmental, frameworks and special works CSCS Card (Black / Platinum) SMSTS First Aid Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Position – Freelance Site Agent/Sub Agent Based: Huddersfield/Yorkshire Reporting to: Project Manager Client: Established Civil Engineering company that covers projects to a wide range of clients in both the public sector and the private sector, throughout the North East, Yorkshire & the Midlands. Work on a variety of civil’s projects ranging from £500k to 10 Million in value. Key Areas of Responsibility Freelance position 4 months minimum – Working on drainage projects (highways) – Nights and split shifts - Manage drainage surveying for the company - Assist the Project Manager with site records, risk assessments, method statements and permits as appropriate - Communicate setting out control and provide information to assist with the construction of works - Record ‘as built’ information for Health & Safety File - Ensure setting out equipment is properly maintained and calibrated - Carry out pre-start OGL surveys with Survey Department Skills and Ability - Applicants will have a proven record of setting out on civil engineering projects including earthworks, deep drainage, highways and infrastructure - Drainage experience is essential - Ideally qualified to Graduate standard - Applicants should hold a CSCS card and have at least 5 years site experience. - Excellent communications skills are essential, as is the ability to work under their own initiative

My client is one of the leading civil engineering and construction contractors working in Southern and Western England, the English border counties and Wales. They currently have an annual turnover of circa £150m placing them in the UK Top 20 of civil engineering contractors. They have a strong client base, including central government, local authorities and private sector organisations. Their sector involvement includes; * Highways & Bridges * Rail * Surfacing * Energy & Power * Environment Agency * Integrated Transport * Urban Regeneration * Water Management * Utilities Due to planned growth and a recent influx of work in North West Wales they are looking to appoint, on either a permanent or freelance basis, a Site Agent or Project Manager with a strong background in Civil Engineering. The nature of the work is Rail related and involves fast track rail bridge replacements and improvements and associated civils works. Therefore my client is seeking individuals with both PTS and experience in this sector. Duties and Responsibilities; * HND/Degree in civil engineering or equivalent qualification * CSCS Card * SMSTS * First Aid * Have at least 5 years’ experience in Civil Engineering covering a broad range of Civil Engineering disciplines. The Benefits As part of their excellent benefits package, they offer: * Competitive basic salary / day rate * Company car or generous car allowance * Private Healthcare * Company Pension Scheme * Holidays

About this Role: Sub Agent is required to work on a freelance/contract basis on a live highways project. We are recruiting for an established Highways contractor, they require a candidate to be involved with a highways improvement contract valued at circa £5m. Working alongside an established site agent. This role will suit a candidate with experience of working with utilities due to the amount of diversion work involved with the scheme. You will be responsible for managing the site works at NIGHT alongside a general foreman/supervisor and your responsibilities will include site briefings, checking and approving RAMs, liaising with Traffic management, induction, ordering materials if required, technical input, end of shift reports, issue and check permits and help manage safety. The works involve the construction of a new lane being constructed on a live roundabout, new signalling, services, road construction. About the Company/Client/Project: The contractor is a privately owned regional organisation working in the highways/civil engineering disciplines. If you have experience of working in a similar role, please send your CV in the first instance to (url removed) To be considered for this position you must a CSCS card and previous proven experience working on highways projects would be a major benefit. SSSTS or SMSTS and First Aid is also required and a background in engineering ideally qualified to HNC/ONC or degree level would be a preferred but not essential. Please note - all candidates must be able to provide proof of having the Right to Work in the UK

Our client is a leading main contractor within the Construction and Civil Engineering market. They have an exciting opportunity for a Site Agent to join their team on a Freelance basis. You will be required to have previous and recent experience working Highway improvement projects. You have a minimum of three years experience working in a Site Agent role and be confident managing a team. It is essential you hold a valid CSCS and SMSTS card. It would also be advantageous to hold a NRSWA certification. The role is based close to Heathrow and will be roughly 8 months in duration. Please send your CV to Becky in our London office. 02076531362 --- Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website

Freelance Site Agent - Highways & Roads North West Due to an increase in workload My client a reputable Main Contractor are looking to add an experienced Freelance Site Agent to their Roads & Drainage Division based in the North West. The Site Agent will be responsible for overseeing all Civil Engineering activities including Staff, Procurement, financial control and Health and Safety on site Ensuring the project runs to programme and budget with the assistance of a Full time Project manager. The specific project is a Local Authority Road Project including, earthworks, drainage, kerbing and tarmac, there is also a new bridge that will cross this road to be built. My Client are looking for someone with established experience within the Site Agent Role with at least 2 years experience working on SPECIFICALLY Highways and Bridges Projects. Responsibilities: - Monitoring all Civil Engineering activities - Reviewing Project Programme & Budget - Procurement of Materials - Quality Assurance - Health & Safety - Developing project forecast - Risk Management - Client interface This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable main contractor with a healthy order book and interesting projects. RATES = £300 to £350 per day (Negotiable on Experience) UK Highways/Roads Experience is a MUST