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Site Agent\nMajor Marine Civil Engineering Project | Britain’s Ocean City \n\nThe Opportunity \n\nWe’re seeking an experienced Site Agent to take full ownership of a major work package on a flagship marine civil engineering project in Britain’s Ocean City.\n This is a nationally significant infrastructure scheme involving complex reinforced concrete and heavy civils works within a challenging marine environment. It’s an opportunity for someone who thrives on responsibility — leading from the front, driving programme performance, and taking full accountability for delivery.\n If you’re ready for a role where your decisions directly influence project success, this is a standout career move.\n \nThe Business \n\nOur client is a highly respected civil engineering contractor with a strong track record across marine, water, environmental infrastructure, and energy sectors.\n They are recognised for delivering technically challenging, high-value projects for major public and private sector clients, with a reputation built on quality, precision, and long-term partnerships.\n This is a business where standards are high, performance is valued, and leadership is rewarded.\n \nThe Role \n\nAs Site Agent, you’ll hold full responsibility for the safe, efficient, and commercially successful delivery of a key section of works. You’ll lead multidisciplinary site teams, ensuring operations are delivered to programme, budget, and quality expectations.\n \nKey responsibilities include: \nTaking full operational control of a major work package \nLeading Senior Engineers, Section Engineers, and site teams \nManaging subcontractors and specialist supply chain partners \nDriving short-term planning and programme performance \nActing as the main client contact and attending progress meetings \nOverseeing health & safety compliance and maintaining high standards on site \nReviewing and approving RAMS \nWorking closely with commercial teams on cost control, reporting, and forecasting \nIdentifying and mitigating delivery risks proactively \nEnsuring technical and quality compliance across reinforced concrete and marine works This is a hands-on leadership role offering genuine accountability and visibility on a major project.\n \nAbout You \n\nWe’re looking for a proven Site Agent with a strong heavy civils background.\n You’ll bring:\n \nExperience delivering major civil engineering projects in a Site Agent role \nStrong expertise in reinforced concrete structures \nMarine or major infrastructure experience (desirable) \nA track record of managing teams and subcontractors successfully \nStrong commercial awareness and NEC contract knowledge \nExcellent leadership and communication skills \nDegree / HNC / HND in Civil Engineering or equivalent \nEligibility to obtain SC Security Clearance You’ll be organised, decisive, and confident operating in a fast-paced live project environment.\n\n What’s In It For You? \nLong-term opportunity on a nationally significant infrastructure project \nFull ownership of a major section of works \nExposure to technically challenging engineering \nCompetitive salary and benefits package \nStrong future project pipeline and career progression prospects Why This Role? \n\nIf you’re a Site Agent looking for real responsibility, technical challenge, and the chance to lead on a flagship marine infrastructure scheme, this is an exceptional opportunity to make your mark.\n\n Interested? Apply now in confidence to find out more