Senior Site Agent
27 days ago
Plymouth
Senior Site Agent – Major Civil Engineering Project (Permanent) – Plymouth We are working with a leading Tier 1 main contractor to recruit an experienced Senior Site Agent for a major infrastructure scheme in Plymouth. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term project security, strong career progression, and involvement in a high-profile defence-sector programme.Please note: Due to the nature of the scheme, successful applicants must be eligible for UK security clearance.The Role The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering key civil engineering packages on a complex, secure infrastructure project, supporting the Project Manager and leading multidisciplinary delivery teams. Key responsibilities include: • Managing day-to-day site operations across major civils work packages, • Leading engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors, • Driving programme performance and resolving delivery challenges, • Ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, • Overseeing quality assurance and technical compliance, • Producing and reviewing RAMS, ITPs, and construction documentation, • Supporting commercial reporting and change control, • Maintaining strong relationships with client and project stakeholdersCandidate Requirements We are seeking candidates with:, • Proven experience as a Site Agent or Senior Site Agent, • A background working for a main contractor, • Delivery experience across major civils schemes such as:, • reinforced concrete structures, • infrastructure upgrades, • drainage and earthworks, • highways and utilities, • SMSTS certification, • CSCS (Management level), • Strong leadership and programme management capabilityDesirable:, • NEC contract experience, • Temporary Works experience, • Civil Engineering qualification (HNC / HND / Degree), • Chartership or working toward, • Experience working on defence, nuclear, aviation, or other secure-sector projectsSecurity Clearance Requirement This role is based on a secure MOD site. Candidates must:, • Be eligible for UK security clearance, • Be willing to undergo vetting prior to starting, • Typically have 5+ years UK residency (guideline dependent on clearance level)What’s on Offer, • Permanent position with a leading Tier 1 contractor, • Competitive salary and package, • Company car or allowance, • Pension and healthcare, • Bonus scheme, • Long-term regional project pipeline, • Clear progression to Project Manager levelTo apply, please get in touch with Laura at RGB.