Site Agent

• Salary: £50000 - £65000 per annum
• Type:
  Full Time
• Region: UK - East
• Town/City:
  Ipswich, Suffolk
• Posted: 05/06/2026
• Listed in:
  Civil Engineering
• Reference: BBBH
  5098_

Site Agent £50,
Civil Engineering / Infrastructure
Permanent
Full-time
Suffolk, England

Are you a Site Agent or Senior Engineer looking to build a long-term career in civil engineering on major infrastructure projects?

Do you want to take ownership of your own section of works while developing towards senior leadership roles within a growing business? If so, this could be the ideal next step for you. Our client, a well-established civil engineering contractor, is looking to appoint a Site Agent to join their delivery team on a long-term infrastructure project. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering complex and rewarding works, while progressing your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

• Take ownership of planning, programming, and delivery of your section of works
• Produce and monitor construction programmes and progress reports
• Manage cost plans and oversee contractual elements of the project
• Liaise with clients, stakeholders, and third parties to ensure smooth delivery
• Work closely with commercial teams to identify and mitigate risks
• Lead on health, safety, environment, and quality compliance
• Review and approve RAMS, ITPs, and engineering documentation
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Works Managers to meet key milestones
• Ensure efficient and high-quality handover of completed works

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Site Agent, Senior Engineer, or similar role within civil engineering/infrastructure
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with a proactive mindset
• SMSTS & CSCS certification
• Full UK driving licence

• Long-term, stable project with career progression opportunities
• Exposure to major infrastructure works
• Opportunity to take real ownership and grow into senior roles
• Join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of work

Aldwych Consulting 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 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.

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