Abatec is recruiting for a freelance Site Agent to join one of the largest and most high-profile Civil Engineering projects in the South West, joining an award-winning, tier-one contractor that has secured exciting, challenging and long-term work ahead on Devonport Dockyard.
This is a senior role on a complex, technically demanding infrastructure scheme, and the successful candidate will have a proven track record in delivering civil engineering or infrastructure projects and experience managing teams and sections of work.
As Site Agent you will:
- Take full responsibility for delivering sections of work safely, on time, and in line with specification and quality standards
- Manage programme delivery, ensuring effective planning and utilisation of labour, plant, and materials
- Lead site teams including engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to achieve project objectives
- Monitor progress against programme, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
- Ensure accurate recording of site activities, resources, and progress
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across all site operations
- Liaise with client representatives and internal teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Support and oversee quality processes, including RAMS, ITPs, and project documentation
Our client requires a Site Agent with:
- Relevant qualification (HNC, Degree, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Civil Engineering or Construction)
- SMSTS
- Proven experience in a Site Agent or similar role on civil engineering or infrastructure projects
- Strong background in reinforced concrete, groundworks, and civils (essential)
- Experience within nuclear or defence sector projects (desirable)
- CSCS card
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Good commercial awareness and experience supporting cost and programme management
Additional Information:
- Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS and SC security clearance will be required (this process can take several weeks)
- Candidates must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years and hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
Salary and benefits include:
- £480 – £540 p/day PAYE Umbrella
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on 01934 635025. The reference for this vacancy is 4006135. Alternatively, you can email your current CV (in MS Word format) to lloyd.barham@abatec.co.uk.
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