Site Agent - Civils​/Infrastructure - Freelance

SITE AGENT

Major Infrastructure Project | Devonport, Plymouth | Freelance | approx £500/day

Posted by Leon | TRIbuild Solutions

5+ Years Required

An exciting freelance opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Agent to join a major infrastructure project in the Southwest. Working as a delivery partner on one of the most complex and challenging schemes in the UK today, you will be at the forefront of site‑level construction delivery - taking ownership, driving progress, and making a real difference on a project of genuine national significance.

This is a site‑based role requiring full‑time presence on a regulated, complex project. You will work within a highly structured, safety‑critical environment and will be expected to bring senior‑level judgement, calm authority, and a collaborative mindset to every aspect of the works.

• Provide site‑level leadership in a client‑facing environment, championing safety, quality, and positive team culture
• Co‑ordinate subcontractor activities including chairing regular progress and co‑ordination meetings
• Report to Senior Leadership Teams across multiple project organisational functions, directly and indirectly
• Liaise with site teams and cross‑functional departments to enable the works
• Identify and manage opportunities and risks; maintain the project Risk Register in conjunction with relevant functions
• Scrutinise drawings and technical documents to ensure accuracy and buildability
• Provide intelligent oversight of site activities; raise TQs, RFIs and NCRs as required
• Ensure full compliance with H&S legislation, CDM regulations, company policy and best practice throughout construction and commissioning
• Manage Safe Systems of Work (SSoW), Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), permits and site licence governance
• Support training and development of subcontractors, site supervisors and the wider site workforce
• Undertake detailed scheduling and programming of site activities in conjunction with the site team and subcontractors
• Chair H&S and site progress meetings
• Ensure all project documentation is produced, collated and completed ready for handover

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a site-based construction Agent or equivalent senior role
• Extensive technical knowledge of construction techniques and best practice
• Proven leadership and management of complex projects in a collaborative delivery environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to adapt rapidly to unexpected events and shape effective responses
• Proficient in MS Office, scheduling software and document management systems
• Degree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent, plus relevant vocational training
• Valid and appropriate CSCS card

• BIM/digital tools experience including Autodesk and/or Bentley
• Scheduling experience in Aphex, Primavera P6 or similar
• Knowledge of Behavioural Science / Safety principles
• Experience delivering complex or critical regulated contracts
• Strong knowledge of construction legislation in a regulated environment (HSAWA, CDM)
• Understanding of NEC contract forms and collaborative project delivery
• Commercial, financial and analytical awareness
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution
• Project Management qualification (APM, Prince2, NEC PM accreditation)
• Nuclear training (Triple Bar) or other regulated environment experience
• SMSTS / IOSH / Senior Leaders Safety training
• Specialist qualifications:
  Lifting Appointed Person, Confined Spaces, Temporary Works Co-ordinator/Supervisor