Site Agent - Civils / Infrastructure - Freelance

SITE AGENT

Major Infrastructure Project * Devonport, Plymouth * Freelance * circa £500/day

Posted by Leon | TRIbuild Solutions

EXPERIENCE

5+ Years Required

THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Essential Requirements

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 cardDesirable

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

INTERESTED? APPLY NOW

Submit your CV via CV-Library, or contact Leon at TRIbuild Solutions
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed